The keys to a successful acquisition
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Mergers and acquisitions are a key part of trucking. It seems that almost every day one carrier is buying another, whether it’s to decrease competition, own more equipment, or gain a bigger piece of the pie. At…
Capacity crunch and rates
Are ELDs already having an effect?
FCMS Seeks Public Comment on Barriers to Autonomous Vehicle Technology
Public comments to FCMSA on autonomous vehicle technology must be received by May 10, 2018 to be included in the agency’s study.
Increased artificial intelligence won’t benefit drivers
The greatest challenge we currently face as drivers, is adapting to changes happening across the trucking industry. What really drives me crazy is how little input drivers have in the design of the systems we use every day. Some days,…
Analyst predicts deluge of ELD violations starting April 1
The forecast is based on examination of three months’ worth of ELD citations issued in a soft-enforcement, temporary violation category, said Vigillo’s Steve Bryan, speaking to a panel at the annual meeting of the Truckload Carriers Association near Or…
Trucker dies in 23-vehicle pileup on I-80 in Utah
16 other people injured
Trucker Path adds compliant ELD to app
Trucker Path has added a compliant electronic logging device system to its smartphone and tablet app. The ELD device will be free, with monthly subscription fees starting at $8, and users will manage their logs through Trucker Path’s app.
TCA names Bison Transport, Central Oregon Truck as ‘Best Fleets to Drive For’
he companies received the recognition from the based on their comprehensive programs to create positive work cultures through compensation packages, operational strategy, career development and work-life balance, among other factors.
Dan Doran named new TCA chairman
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Dan Doran, president of Doran Logistics, has been elected the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) chairman for the 2018-19 term. The new appointment was celebrated at the TCA’s 80th annual convention at the Gaylord Palms resort in …
Woman wins $10,000 in Peterbilt SuperFan contest
Owner-operator Cathy Bauder walked away from the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky last week with an extra $10,000 courtesy of Peterbilt’s SuperFan contest. Bauder, of Harmony, Pennsylvania, was one of five finalists up for the gr…