April Fool’s Day ELD-OOS nightmare some are expecting may not be tough as advertised
In the weekly spot market update, a little intel from a recent DAT survey suggests FMCSA’s 96 percent ELD compliance rate is probably close to correct. Meantime, spot rates hold firm, and may be on the rise this week with volume trends in dry van, flat…
April Fool’s Day ELD-OOS nightmare some are expecting may not be tough as advertised
In the weekly spot market update, a little intel from a recent DAT survey suggests FMCSA’s 96 percent ELD compliance rate is probably close to correct. Meantime, spot rates hold firm, and may be on the rise this week with volume trends in dry van, flat…
POLL: What’s happened to the parking situation since the ELD mandate?
Have peak parking-congestion periods extended, or do spaces seem more available when you need them? Are you paying to reserve spaces, or running at night to avoid peak times? Weigh in here.
Blockchain is the latest game changer in trucking
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – There’s a new buzzword in the trucking sphere. Say goodbye to uptime, ELDs, and driver shortage. Blockchain is the latest technology that all the early adopters want to or already have invested in, that is promising to…
American Truck Historical Society Display at MATS
While the South Wing of The Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville was missing a few OEM exhibitors, the ATHS made good use of the vacant space with a display of vintage iron that drew a lot of fans. Here’s a sampline of some of the trucks on display.
Photos by Jim Park
ELD Grace Period Ends on April 1st
Convoy Offers Automated Detention Pay
The Convoy freight matching service is offering to pay for extended delays that are out of a driver’s control with a new Automated Detention feature.
Workhorse Deploys Fleet of Electric Vans in San Francisco
Workhorse Group Inc. is deploying a fleet of battery-electric cargo vans in the San Francisco Bay area for last-mile delivery and commercial work fleets.
Mid-America Trucking Show 2018 in Photos, Day 3
Mid-America 2018 wrapped up on Saturday under grey rainy skies — usually a good omen for trade shows. Outside exhibitors weren’t happy, but the mood inside was good.
New Love’s opens in Michigan near Canadian border
The new truck stop in Capac features Chester’s Chicken and McDonald’s restaurants, along with 104 truck parking spaces, seven showers, laundry facilities and a Love’s Truck Tire Care.