Trucking rap sheet: ‘Chamelion carriers,’ inspector bribes, CDL schemes, more
A trucking company was sentenced to fines and probation after reincarnating, a Texas fleet owner pleaded guilty to bribing state troopers for clean inspections, a Washington state drug tester pleaded guilty to testing fraud, and CDL testers in Californ…
Kenworth offering OOIDA members $1,000 discount on truck purchases
Kenworth is offering Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association members $1,000 savings on certain new Kenworth sleeper trucks.
Prepass, Oregon programs now interoperable for bypass
PrePass carriers that operate in Oregon can now allow their transponders to be enrolled in and utilize Oregon’s state-operated Green Light weigh station bypass system at 21 facilities throughout the state, with a waiver of Prepass’ data privacy policy.
Spot market freight sets new records: TransCore
TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore Link Logistics has reported Q4 Canadian and cross-border load volumes on its Loadlink board broke historical records, when compared to any previous quarter. Fourth quarter load volumes were up 51% year-over-year, and 9% compared to the…
Auto Truck Group Acquires Assets of Kargo Master
Auto Truck Group, a work truck upfitter specializing in the design, manufacture, and installation of equipment, announced that it has acquired the assets of Kargo Master.
Q. On the new ELD system is there a limit on the number of miles per year to be exempt from ELD logs or is it just the 150 Mile radius?
A. There are exemptions to the ELD rule, however…
Commentary: Truck Parts Suppliers Step Up Online Presence
Having the right parts on hand for a repair is key to maximizing commercial vehicle uptime. Recognizing this need, truck and component manufacturers are stepping up and making changes to their online parts catalogs.
Truckers ‘are prohibited from using marijuana — period’: Federal law rules for driver drug testing
In one of the first laws of its kind, Maine has enacted rules that forbid the state’s employers from firing employees or refusing job applicants for testing positive for marijuana use. These laws and broader marijuana legalization efforts’ have no bearing on trucking’s driver drug screening policies.
The Future of Electrical Systems on Heavy Duty Trucks
The trucking industry is on the cusp of major changes to electrical systems for heavy duty trucks. Do we go to 24-volt or 48-volt systems — and what will it take to get there?
Daseke Appoints CFO Company President
Daseke has named Scott Wheeler president of the large network of open deck fleets. He assumes the role from founder Don Daseke, who stays on as CEO and chairman.