FMCSA renews exemption to allow one-year learner’s permits in some states
Federal regulations state CLPs should be valid for no more than 180 days. Under this exemption, CLP holders are not required to retake the general or endorsement knowledge tests for the six-month extension as regulations require.
Video: A look at Shell Rotella’s StarShip hyper-aero concept tractor-trailer
Shell Rotella officially unveiled its StarShip concept tractor-trailer in March, three years after the company announced the project’s initiation. Bob Sliwa, head of AirFlow Truck Company, talks about the rig’s making and its key fuel-saving features h…
ZED Connect sees data products beyond logging via its ELD
In addition to electronic logging, Cummins’ ZED Connect plans to add IFTA reporting (within the coming weeks), as well as the existing Cummins Connective Diagnostic.
Manitoulin buys IPE Logistics
TORONTO, Ont. — Manitoulin has acquired IPE Logistics. This is the eighth acquisition Manitoulin has made in the last year. According to Manitoulin, the purchase strengthens its overall global capabilities, from Asia to North America in the less-…
Spring has sprung on the spot market
So much for March going out like a lamb. Nationally, the final week of the month featured a 3.5 percent increase in available freight, a 3.1 percent decrease in capacity, and another record high load-to-truck ratio for flatbed freight, and rates contin…
Fleets scrambling to secure Class 8 build slots
Preliminary North American Class 8 orders totaled 46,300 units according to FTR, marking the third best month ever. They came in 15% above February’s tally and are up 103% year-over-year. Class 8 orders for the first quarter were the largest…
Elvis Presley documentary, more streams in April
Clint Eastwood western coming too
Ryder Acquisition Adds Last-Mile Delivery, E-Commerce Fulfillment Capabilities
Ryder System has acquired e-commerce fulfillment provider MXD Group, including the company’s network of facilities and last mile capabilities.
Combined Truck Orders to Exceed 70,000 Units in March
Preliminary data on heavy and medium duty commercial truck orders shows that the industry has surpassed 70,000 units in March, according to ACT Research.
Analysis: Raising Federal Fuel Tax Makes Economic Sense
The way we pay for federally funded road and bridge projects hasn’t changed over the past 25 years and a fuel tax increase may provide the needed funding for our crumbling infrastructure. Analysis by Business Contributing Editor Evan Lockridge.