Newcom South Asian Media Co. launches
Joint venture to serve growing South Asian trucking community
Bill exempts many from ELD use; senators seek HOS review
There has been activity in Washington, D.C. that could, if it bears fruit, deliver profound changes for truck drivers. A bill was filed earlier in the month in U.S. House of Representatives that would, if passed, permanently exempt the smallest truckin…
FMCSA suspends some regs because of storm
A regional emergency was declared by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Western and Southern Service Centers in response to Subtropical Storm Alberto. The emergency declaration suspends hours of service regulations for truckers hauling r…
June 5-7 inspection blitz focuses on hours of service
Includes Level I inspections as well
Hours regs suspended for relief load haulers in subtropical storm-stricken states
The declaration applies in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee and Texas. Drivers hauling relief supplies, emergency loads or fuel products are waived from hours compliance until the emergency subsides, says FMCSA.
Drivers receiving pay bumps at three large fleets
Trimac Transportation, Epes Transport and Red Classic each announced pay boosts for company drivers and owner-operators.
FMCSA issues emergency declaration ahead of Alberto
GULF SHORES, Fla. – While most of the United States is observing Memorial Day, Gulf Coast states are bracing for an early start to hurricane season. Although Alberto has been rated a subtropical storm, falling short of the hurricane designation,…
Doing all the ‘small’ things really well
OAK BLUFF, Man. — Go big or go home, the saying goes, and REK Express takes this to heart when it comes to the freight they haul and their vision for the future. Company president Ryan Mitchell may have told Truck…
ELD companies offering deals to One20 F-ELD users in wake of shutdown
GeoSpace Labs is offering a discount on its ELD, plus its “Pro” service free for a year, to current One20 F-ELD users. ELD Solutions is offering a 50 percent discount its ELDs for One20 customers.
DriveWise launches private career college
BARRIE, Ont. – DriveWise held an open house May 23 to celebrate the expansion of its services into full-service A/Z training. The company, which previously focused mostly on simulator training for new and existing commercial drivers, has launched a pri…