LA-LB terminals weigh options to PierPass program
The Port of Long Beach with the PierPass facility in the foreground. Photo credit: PierPass.
Cargo interests and US truckers should know by early April if the PierPass extended-gates program in Los Angeles-Long Beach, now in its 13th year, w…
Drivewyze available for PeopleNet Android devices
PeopleNet is now making the Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass app available through the PeopleNet Android platform. Drivewyze offers bypass opportunities in Alberta and almost 700 locations in the U.S. And the app will now be pre-loaded on People…
How to cope with US trucking’s short-haul sticker shock
Life three months into electronic logging devices (ELDs) has been thrilling, to say the least. Full enforcement is just a week away, and when that happens, we’re likely to see a bigger effect in many areas. As a broker we are in a unique…
Regs waiver request would allow GPS windshield mounting in ‘safety technology’ area
Currently under federal regulations, GPS devices are not considered “vehicle safety technology,” therefore they cannot be mounted within the area swept by the windshield wipers.
Love what you have: the key to driver retention
ORLANDO, Fla. — While lack of available labor remains a concern for trucking, industry executives say listening to drivers is key to keeping them and stopping high turnover. Canadians Garth Pitzel, director, safety and driver development at Biso…
Clifton Parker wins TCA’s Past Chairmen’s Award
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – G&P Trucking’s Clifton Parker has won the Truckload Carriers Association’s Past Chairmen’s Award. The award was presented at the TCA’s 80th annual convention in Kissimmee, Fla. It is the highest honor given by the association. Con…
Canadian driver wins Highway Angel Award
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – A driver for Challenger Motor Freight has received the 2017 Truckload Carriers Association’s Highway Angel of the Year Award. John Weston, who has been driving for Challenger for almost a decade, was recognized for the award tha…
Mack touts fuel economy of new Anthem tractor
The tractor’s aerodynamics, combined with Mack’s MP engine and its mDrive automated-manual transmission, push the truck to nearly 9 percent greater fuel economy than a like-spec’d 2016 Mack Pinnacle axle-back, says Mack Highway Product Manager Stu Russ…
47th annual MATS in the history books; see what went on
Record snows couldn’t deter crowds
Video shows interesting (?) approach to loading
Where is this guy’s placards?