Cargo theft recording firms warn of increased threat during holidays
SensiGuard predicts holiday losses will increase sharply based on numbers from November. The firm says November 2017 saw a 37 percent increase in theft volume from November 2016 and a 101 percent increase in the average value loss per theft.
Surge of new ELD users tests vendors’ systems
Though most prominent electronic logging device manufacturers reported no disruptions in service as the ELD mandate took effect Monday, more than one ELD supplier was reported to have temporary service outages most of the day due to the wave of new use…
Terry Eick’s 1999 Kenworth W900L
The rig features a 120-inch Double Eagle sleeper with a shower, refrigerator, 100-gallon water tank, satellite, 50-inch flatscreen TV, queen bed, oak floors and more.
Ursus Transport
Driver retention masterclass
Over the past six months I have been meeting with various carriers all over North America. The purpose of my visits is to facilitate workshops for our recently released program called Driver Retention Masterclass through Vertical Alliance. The training I…
Earnings Watch: Navistar Returns to Profitability, Expects Strong 2018
Navistar International Corp. reported on Tuesday that it returned to profitability as it wrapped up its 2017 fiscal year and final quarter.
Mobile Awareness unveils new HOS solution
SOLON, Ohio — Mobile Awareness has introduced the release of a new Hours of Service (HOS) solution providing transport businesses a paperless Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) compliant system. It is fully integrated with Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)…
Instructional Technologies rolls out new ELD training course
VANCOUVER, Wash.— Instructional Technologies today announced a new Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) course. The course covers the basics of ELDs for drivers, and allows carriers to customize the training to meet company-specific needs. “Understanding the basics of using ELDs is…
Truckers still have time to finish Christmas shopping online
Truckers can still order last-minute gifts delivered by Christmas or arrange in-store pickup through Christmas Eve.
PeopleNet debuts ELD app for Android
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — PeopleNet today announced the commercial availability of its eDriver Logs Electronic Logging Device (ELD) for Android. PeopleNet’s eDriver Logs are self-certified to comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)’s Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate. “With…