Texas police find 90 undocumented immigrants in back of tractor-trailer
During the traffic stop, police opened the trailer doors and found 90 undocumented immigrants inside. Two of the immigrants were taken to the hospital for treatment of dehydration. All 90 were taken into custody, the report states.
Drivewyze bypass points added along major Interstates in Idaho
The Idaho Transportation Department has added Drivewyze bypass service to five ports of entry on U.S. Interstates 15 and 90 and U.S. Highway 95, bringing the state’s total to seven Drivewyze bypass locations.
Geotab Adds Privacy Mode for Personal Use
Geotab will begin allowing fleet drivers who use their vehicles to use a Privacy Mode feature with their telematics system to temporarily disable vehicle tracking when using the vehicle on personal time, the Toronto-based telematics provider has announ…
Kenworth Offers Lightweight Dana Driveline on T680, T880
Kenworth has added a new lightweight driveline option from Dana for its T680 and T880 truck models used in linehaul and regional-haul applications.
Autonomous revolution may be nigh, but it’s coming for brokers faster than operators
A few notes from the variety of discussions around automation in brokerage and owner-op businesses at Truckstop.com’s user conference yesterday, much of it focused on innovation toward business success. From one economist: “OTR trucking and last-mile d…
CIMC Hire to Focus on Expanding North American Intermodal Chassis Market
CIMC Intermodal Equipment has hired Doug Dorn as its director of business development. He is tasked with supporting and developing the company’s expanding North American intermodal chassis business.
How Memorial Day Fatalities May Affect Fleet Drivers
Estimates indicate that over 400 people may lose their lives and nearly 46,000 may be seriously injured while on the nation’s roads this Memorial Day Weekend, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). For commercial fleets, safe driving messaging…
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Werner will appeal $90M verdict in crash lawsuit
In a statement, Werner denies fault in the crash, saying a pickup truck (in which the plaintiffs were riding) lost control in on the opposite side of the interstate of a Werner truck, crossed the median and spun into the path of the oncoming Werner tra…
I-90 enforcement blitz set for three states this weekend
State troopers in Wyoming, South Dakota and Minnesota will patrol the interstate from border to border over a 23-hour period from 5 a.m. Central on Friday, May 25, through 4 a.m. Central on Saturday, May 26. Troopers will be focusing on speed, hazardou…