DOT Drone Pilot Program to Benefit Emergency Management
The U.S. Department of Transportation has named 10 agencies to participate in its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) pilot program to accelerate safe UAS integration. One field that could see immediate opportunities from the program is emergency management.
Spec’ing a Low-Maintenance Trailer
Knowing when and where to save money when spec’ing a trailer can prevent headaches in the long run.
Better Trucks Make for Happier Drivers
Corliss Resources struggles with an aging workforce and a scarcity of young recruits. The company’s solution: Haul more product in trucks that drivers like to drive.
Reyco Granning Names New Finance VP
Suspension maker Reyco Granning has hired Christopher Hughes as the company’s vice president of finance.
Total Becomes Largest Shareholder in Clean Energy Fuels
Energy producer and provider Total has entered into a broad strategic agreement with Clean Energy Fuels aimed at driving the deployment of new natural gas heavy-duty trucks.
Truck Fleet Innovators Share Strategies for Increased Efficiency
Efficiencies — both with people and equipment — was the theme of a panel discussion with HDT’s 2018 Truck Fleet Innovator honorees at the Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Dhaka-Chittagong road construction delaying export, import cargo
The congestion is largely due to an ongoing Dhaka-Chittagong highway construction project that’s considered an economic lifeline for Bangladesh. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com.
The Dhaka-Chittagong highway’s severe congestion since Thursday …
Spot Truckload Freight Posts Record April Volume, Rates Up Over Last Year
Spot truckload freight volume had the strongest April on record, despite slipping 6.8% lower, a common seasonal trend, according to newly released figures from the DAT North American Freight Index.
Economic Watch: Consumers Stay Upbeat as Retail, Wholesale Prices Barely Change
A newly released report showed consumer sentiment this month remained at the same level it was a month earlier but it’s still high, while separate reports indicated inflation remains rather tame.
Earnings Watch: Daseke, ArcBest, Radiant Release 1st Quarter Financials
Not all carriers are riding high on the current trucking business environment. While a major less-than-truckload player turned a profit following a loss a year earlier, a major flatbed and specialized carrier trimmed its losses compared to a year ago, …