Economic Watch: Manufacturing, Construction Remain on Firm Ground
Economic activity in the nation’s manufacturing sector remained solid during March, while construction spending was nearly unchanged in February. The latest reports show the nation’s overall economic health was stronger in the final quarter of last year than earlier indications.
Blockchain tech could put teeth in detention pay
Enforcement of detention pay through blockchain technology is “a huge way it could affect drivers,” said Dan Pickett, chief data scientist with FreightWaves, a forum for blockchain technology and other freight analytics tools.
FMCSA’s Martinez talks ELDs and hours-of-service
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North American marine terminal operators extend reach Inland
The APM Terminals facility at the Port of Los Angeles. Photo credit: APM Terminals.
Driven at least partly by the truck capacity shortage and escalating transportation costs, marine terminal operators in North America are expanding their log…
Ariz. Senate candidate Joe Arpaio advises anti-ELD advocates keep up the fight
At a small event held Saturday, March 31, in Nashville, recently pardoned former county sheriff Arpaio admitted that, before Saturday, “I was in the dark about the occupation” of trucking and the regulatory strains on its small businesses. “This is a p…
FMCSA seeks public input on how current regs impact autonomous testing, deployment
FMCSA is seeking information from the trucking industry, safety advocates, the motoring public and ADS manufacturers on any current regulations that could hinder the development and testing of ADS-equipped trucks.
Drivers without ELD face out of service violations
GREENBELT, Md. – Those driving trucks in the U.S. without electronic logging devices (ELDs) or grandfathered automatic on-board recording devices (AOBRDs) will now risk 10 hours out of service. Soft enforcement of a related mandate, which began on Dec….
Transcourt Best Practices Vol 1 French
Transcourt Best Practices Vol 1
Geotab, Garmin partner on ELD/dashcam bundle
Geotab and Garmin announced last week a new tech bundle that includes a tablet-based ELD, truck navigation functionality and a high-def dashcam.