Driver of the year finalist finds time to help others
One of three up for $25,000 award
Flatbed demand surges toward Spring; van, reefer mostly neutral
The number of loads on DAT load boards was up 5 percent and truck posts were up 3 percent last week, an indication that the economy continues to hum along. Unless you’re a flatbed hauler, in which case there’s a little more going on than just humming.
OTA implores government to include truck drivers in nominee pilot program
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is asking the provincial government to remember truck drivers as it reviews its stance on how it classifies certain occupations under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Historicall…
Oakley Transport’s move to video-event recorders, safety-score incentive pay and more
While such multi-camera systems are often touted for their safety- and driver-exoneration (in the event of an accident) capabilities, food-grade liquid tank hauler Oakley’s use has resulted in a recently announced monthly per-mile pay bonus for a major…
SmartDrive unveils new Transportation Intelligence Platform
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – SmartDrive Systems launched its Transportation Intelligence Platform and SR4 hardware this week during a virtual press conference. According to SmartDrive, the platform is the first video-based solution capable of convergence. The s…
ATBS to update owner-operators on ELD effects, 2017 income
ATBS, the country’s largest owner-operator business services firm, is holding a conference call next week to update owner-operators on 2017 income, outlook for 2018 income, the latest on rates and likely effects of the ELD mandate.
Finalists Named for Distinguished Woman in Logistics
The Women In Trucking Association announced the finalists for the fourth annual Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award, established to promote the achievements of women employed in the North American transportation industry.
Winners of the February Good Driver Challenge revealed
LONDON, Ont. — The results are in for the February Good Driver Challenge. The challenge, designed and created by NAL Insurance to help the trucking industry reduce accidents, uses a mobile app to reward good driving behavior and avoid distracted&…
Commentary: Money Is Not the Only Thing That Speaks to Truck Drivers
Pay is important, but oftentimes even more important are the things you do that make drivers feel valued and respected, observes Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge.
How to Prevent Truck Driver Fatigue
Don’t focus so much on hours of service compliance and electronic logging devices that you fail to address the underlying causes of truck driver fatigue.