California ‘clean trucks’ model creeping toward ports in Washington state
Efforts are in place at Pacific Northwest-area ports to ban pre-2007 trucks, potentially as soon as this April. Drivers serving the ports have announced opposition and protest efforts.
ELDs So Far: Stories From the Road
It’s been a little over a month since the electronic logging device mandate went into effect, and the transition appears to be a bit bumpy. Deborah Lockridge shares some of what she’s heard in her All That’s Trucking blog.
CRST, EEOC appear headed to court in case over driver with emotional support dog
A truck driver trainee and military veteran at CRST said the carrier denied him employment because he used a service dog to help treat his PTSD. The carrier, however, says the dog was not prescribed, didn’t appear trained and did not qualify as a prote…
Rolling Strong announces driver health coaching app, rewards program
If a driver isn’t logging enough sleep or exercise or is reporting too many calories on the app, articles about healthy sleeping, eating or exercise habits will be sent. Likewise, if the driver is logging effective sleep, exercise or eating habits, the platform will issue points and rewards.
Atlanta leads 10 most congested freight bottlenecks in U.S.
Other junctions that appear in the top 10 include the George Washington Bridge, the Circle Interchange in Chicago, I-75/I-285 in Atlanta and more.
Earnings Watch: Marten Transport Profits Balloon
Refrigerated trucking company Marten Transport Ltd. on Thursday reported sharply higher profits for the final quarter of 2017 and for the full year.
Earnings Watch: Marten Transport Profits Balloon
Refrigerated trucking company Marten Transport Ltd. on Thursday reported sharply higher profits for the final quarter of 2017 and for the full year.
Let the Robot Drive?
Another Tesla Autopilot crash this week is a reminder that autonomous vehicle technology still has a ways to go before it’s ready for widespread use on public roads. But that doesn’t mean the technology isn’t viable.
Groups representing Sikh, Punjabi truckers seek ELD compliance delay for certain drivers
Two groups representing Sikh truckers and Punjabi truckers are petitioning the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for a delay in complying with the electronic logging device mandate for members who haul agricultural products, as well as small …
Trucking Capacity Crunch Leading to Record Freight Rates
There is increasing evidence that the supply of trucks available to move freight is outpacing demand, based on a flurry of recently released reports – but it’s also helping push freight rates higher. What’s behind the capacity crunch?