Podcast: What do state laws on marijuana mean for truckers?
States laws on marijuana use increasingly at odds with federal law. Some states, like Maine, have forbid employers from firing workers for testing positive for marijuana. Do these laws have any bearing on trucking and, specifically, drivers? Listen her…
Intelligent Intersection Tech Coming to Columbus
Continental will install its vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications technology to help prevent intersection crashes.
Wabco Launches New Budget Spare Parts Brand
Wabco has announced the launch of a new budget spare parts brand, ProVia, aimed at bridging the gap between low quality, cheap parts and the company’s more premium offerings.
Eaton Expands Authorized Rebuilder Program
Eaton has expanded its North American Authorized Rebuilder Program by adding Houston, Texas-based Chalk’s Truck Parts.
Mack Teams up With Lego on Mack Anthem Set
Mack Trucks and Lego have released a new 2,595-piece Lego Technic building set of the new Mack Anthem flagship truck. The set can also be used to create a fully functional Mack LR front loader refuse model.
We’ve Benatar over this, time and again
“Treat employees like they make a difference, and they will.” Jim Goodnight, CEO, SAS Institute … Wendy: “Hey y’all, guess what? It’s not just trucking.” There’s a “nurse shortage” sort of like there’s a “driver shortage,” too …
Mammoet expands heavy haul coverage in Spain
The partnerships will allow Netherlands-based Mammoet to provide service in the Spanish market with 44 additional self-propelled mobile transporters (SPMTs). Photo credit: Shutterstock.
Heavy hauler Mammoet has formed a partnership with Spanish heavy transport specialists Arbegui and Transmodal that will expand Mammoet’s position in the Spanish market and provide the company…
Trucker Tools’ predictive load feature integrates with TMS
Driver smartphone app Trucker Tools, which also provides load tracking and freight-matching features, integrated its Smart Capacity freight-match tool with the MercuryGate Transportation Management Software system, a cloud-based TMS.
Lego reveals new Mack Anthem Technic set
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Mack Anthem has been broken down into 2,595 pieces. Of Lego, that is. Truck lovers and Lego lovers alike can now build the new highway hero with Lego pieces. As well, the set can also be…
Truckload Linehual, Intermodal Rates Continue Increasing
A measure of truckload linehaul rates has hit a new record high while a separate gauge of intermodal shipping rates showed it posted its 15th straight increase.