Nussbaum Driver Pay Increase Addresses Common Driver Issues
Nussbaum Transportation announced a new driver pay increase that not only improves per-mile pay but also attempts to improve fairness, downtime penalties and other headaches drivers commonly face.
‘Should have planned better’ only goes so far when road realities are at play
As so many owner-operators have noted in past, “planning better” will only get you so far when it comes to ELDs, a 14-hour rule with rigid ends and little opportunity to extend it or stop it for mid-period rest. Owner-operator Mark Kirbyson, in this la…
Truck-Lite Wiring Harness Standard on East Flatbed Trailers
Trailer maker East Manufacturing announced that the Truck-Lite 99 Series wiring harness will be standard on all new East BST, BST II, MMX and Narrow Neck flatbed trailers
All-New Ram 1500 Improves Payload and Towing for 2019-MY
The new 2019 Ram 1500 is 225 pounds lighter the previous model year, features increased payload and towing capabilities, and three new, longer frame lengths.
Brake Rotors Designed to Resist Corrosion
Federal Mogul’s Abex Brand has introduced a series of brake rotors designed to work in conjunction with the company’s air disc brake pads on heavy-duty vehicles.
CTA concerned about carbon pricing scheme
OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has expressed concerns about a national carbon pricing system, which could give U.S.-based carriers a competitive advantage over those from Canada. The draft legislative proposal was issued for public comment today. Public…
Electric Axle Offers Fuel Savings for Long-Haul Operations
Hyliion says its 6X4HE hybrid-electric axle system technology can deliver fuel savings, lower emissions, instant telematics and a better driver experience.
All-New 2019 Chevrolet Silverado is Lighter, Offers Wider Bed
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado is 450-pounds lighter than the previous model-year, features a wider bed, and offers a wider range of trims and engine/transmissions combinations, including a new turbo-diesel engine.
Spot Rates Decline Slightly as Truckload Capacity Returns
National average spot truckload rates declined as the number of available trucks jumped 52% during the week ending Jan. 13, according to DAT Solutions and its network of load boards, however van, refrigerated, and flatbed freight rates remain higher than at any point in 2017.
Most Louisiana interstates reopened after days of shutdowns from ice storm
All Louisiana interstates are back up and running except for I-110 around Baton Rouge. I-110 southbound remains closed in its entirety between U.S. 61 and I-10, and the northbound side is closed between exit 6 and U.S. 61.