What are trucking companies doing to solve the driver shortage?
Last week’s Truck World event at the International Centre in Toronto was a great opportunity to connect with old friends and get updated on the state of the freight transportation industry. It was clear from the huge attendance at the…
Salute brings together 41 female drivers with 600 years of experience
TORONTO, Ont. — Canada’s third Salute to Women Behind the Wheel took place at Truck World on April 21. The salute brought together 41 female drivers, with 600 years of combined driving experience. The Salute is an initiative of Women…
Economic Watch: GDP Growth Slows From Previous Quarter
Overall economic activity in the U.S. cooled slightly in the first quarter of the year as consumer spending eased, but the performance was better than analysts were expecting.
Future Tech Gets Trashed
The trucking segment arguably leading the way forward in terms of new technology and alternative fuels is one that would surprise most casual observers of today’s trucking industry. Blog commentary by Jack Roberts, Senior Editor.
Earnings Watch: Daimler Profit Slips as Sales Increase
Daimler AG, parent company to names such as Freightliner, Western Star, Detroit Diesel, Mercedes, Fuso and others, reported on Friday that its first quarter profit slipped – despite record-setting vehicle sales.
Hotshot carrier asks FMCSA to let him to install sleeper berth in pickup truck bed
A sleeper berth in the bed of a pickup do not meet the access, location, exit, communication or occupant constraint requirements in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). Castignoli Enterprises argues that because he is a solo owner-ope…
Ancra tracks on a roll
Ancra’s Retract-a-Roll 4 is a pneumatic roller track that brings aircraft technology into trailers. Using a truck’s existing air supply, the roller tracks are powered by pneumatics, and convert back to a smooth trailer floor for general freight, the co…
Trucks lining up to stop suicide blows up on internet
Praise for truck drivers
Truck catches fire on I-43 in Milwaukee
No details on driver or cause
Measure to block state laws on driver pay/breaks tacked on to House bill
The so-called Denham Amendment, offered by Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Calif.) and two other lawmakers, would exempt carriers from complying with state laws that require employers to provide paid meal and rest breaks employees. It also exempts carriers from co…