Regarding a US liability claim and timing
Q: We are a manufacturer who utilized a freight broker to arrange for delivery of our product to our customers.
The broker has been paid for all loads delivered. Unfortunately, they declared bankruptcy and did not pay the carrier they contracted w…
Total freight costs rise
TORONTO, Ont. — The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by 1.9% in February, as compared with January results, according to results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). The base rate index,…
Ozark Motor Lines boosts pay, adds per diem program
Ozark Motor Lines, Inc., a family-owned carrier based in Memphis, Tennessee, recently announced a pay increase for its long haul and regional truck drivers as well as driving teams. Effective June 1, experienced over-the-road and regional drivers will …
Ozark Motor Lines boosts pay, adds per diem program
Ozark Motor Lines, Inc., a family-owned carrier based in Memphis, Tennessee, recently announced a pay increase for its long haul and regional truck drivers as well as driving teams. Effective June 1, experienced over-the-road and regional drivers will …
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Manitoba looking at standardized commercial driver training
WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba government announced today that it is consulting on the implementation of a standardized system of training and certification for commercial drivers. “Our first priority is public safety on roadways and that is why we are&…
How Will Trump’s Tariffs Affect Trailer Pricing?
Frank Maly of ACT Research figures the average trailer’s price might go up by about $900. Some would be more. Meanwhile, how big a materials villain is China? Blog commentary by Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg.
House Approves Rider to Thwart State Preemption of Trucker HOS Rules
An amendment written to resolve the issue of preemption by individual states of federal hours-of-service rules for truck drivers was passed on April 26 by a solidly bipartisan vote of 222-193 as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act currently being debated by the House of Representatives.
Earnings Watch: 5 More Fleets Report Improved 1st Quarter Results
Trucking companies continued releasing their first quarter earnings on Thursday and like many of those who reported earlier during this earnings season, results for all of them were better when compared to a year ago.