Better health: Weak circulation can point to other problems
Because of the largely sedentary nature of long-haul driving, truckers have a higher incidence of weak circulation and other heart issues, as well as the interrelated conditions of obesity and diabetes. Recognizing these symptoms early and discussing t…
ATA ag group seeks cargo securement exemption for certain freight
AFTC in its exemption application states there are no commodity-specific tie-down rules for agricultural commodities transported in wood and plastic boxes and large fiberglass tubs, or for hay, straw and cotton bales that are grouped into large singula…
Webinar – FOB vs Incoterms in North America
Webinar – FOB vs Incoterms in North America Facilitator: Laurie Turnbull, MSc, CCLP Supply Chain Consultant Air Date: April 18, 2018, 12:00-1:00 ET Price: $75 + applicable taxes. Click here to secure your spot in FOB vs Incoterms in North America Having trouble…
Two Daimler recalls affect nearly 28,000 Freightliner, Western Star trucks
One recall is in response to the Kidde fire extinguisher recall first announced in November. The other is for certain trucks with brake caliper bolts that are not properly torqued. East Manufacturing also announced it is recalling approximately 88 dump…
Webinar – Incoterms: Minimize Your Supply Chain Risk
Webinar – Incoterms: Minimize Your Supply Chain Risk Facilitator: Laurie Turnbull, MSc, CCLP Supply Chain Consultant Air Date: April 11, 2018, 12:00-1:00 ET Price: $75 + applicable taxes. Click here to secure your spot in Incoterms: Minimize Your Supply Chain Risk Having trouble…
Chevrolet to Unveil Class 4/5 Silverados
Chevrolet will reveal its all-new Silverado Class 4 and 5 chassis cab trucks at The Work Truck Show 2018 in Indianapolis, Ind.
XL Hybrids Gets Latest CARB Approval
XL Hybrids has received approval for plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) Ford F-150 pickup trucks in the Golden State of California.
While you’re at it, wash your hands
Take it from a longtime former nurse: “You can prevent flu by not slobbering all over each other and washing your hands frequently. … Really, wash your hands. Do it a lot. It helps, even the scientists say so.
Trump Talks Infrastructure – But Will He Go Far Enough?
President Trump and Republicans have moved on to talking about infrastructure. But are they talking about the right kind of infrastructure trucking will need to compete in the future? HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts doesn’t think so.
Economic Watch: Retail Imports Show 7% Annual Growth
Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports grew 7% during 2017 over 2016 as retail sales continued to increase and the industry wrapped up the year with a strong holiday season, according to new Global Port Tracker figures released by the National Retail Federation, a retail trade association, and Hackett Associates, an international maritime consulting, research and advisory firm.