ATA Urges Action from Congress on Infrastructure Plan
ATA president and CEO Chris Spear appeared before Congress, urging the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to act quickly and intelligently on the infrastructure funding plan.
Hino getting into Class 8 market in North America
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Hino Trucks today announced its all-new XL Series line of Class 7 and 8 vehicles at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind. The Hino XL7 and XL8 2020 models – which will begin production in early…
Hino Enters Heavy Duty Market with XL Series Truck
Hino Trucks announced a new, larger lineup of Class 7/8 trucks called the XL Series which debuted at the 2018 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind.
Hino Enters Heavy-Duty Market with XL Series Truck
Hino Trucks announced a new lineup of Class 7/8 trucks called the XL Series at the 2018 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Managing ridiculous expectations handed down from brokers
A talk with small fleet owner Leander Richmond for this Overdrive Radio podcast reveals some brokers have gone so far as to make it a contract stipulation that the carrier will be required to send proof of delivery within an hour of offload – or lose a…
Bandit truck series opening race postponed a week due to weather
According to series General Manager Jason Johnson, the season’s first race at Mobile International Speedway in Mobile, Ala., has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 24. It was originally set to run this weekend, March 10.
Better Health: Identify sleep bandits and reclaim your rest
Restless nights can lead to not only lack of alertness and increased accident risk but also increased stress and impaired memory. While most drivers are aware of sleep apnea and the industry’s focus on diagnosing and treating it, it’s not the only culp…
Love’s making Ormond Beach, Fla., location fuel-and-go only during Daytona Bike Week
In previous years, police have been forced to close the exit off of I-95 because of trucks waiting for fuel combined with increased car and motorcycle traffic causing two- to three-mile backups.
Trucking has an image problem: Panel
DALLAS, Texas – Women truck drivers are hard to come in the industry despite data showing they are safe and courteous on the road, and work well with management. To kick off International Women’s Day being celebrated on March 8,…
Spot Freight Availability Jumps, Capacity Tightens Over Past Week
The number of loads on the spot truckload freight market surged 7.6% during the week ending March 3 as rates appear poised to rebound, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.