FMCSA, DOT square off in court over sleep apnea provision
Attorneys for OOIDA argued last month in court that the U.S. DOT illegally altered sleep apnea screening guidelines for truck drivers by slipping an appendix into larger rule after the public comment period had ended. DOT refutes these claims.
How Secure is Your ELD?
Ever since the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration opened up its self-certification registration system for mandatory electronic logging devices, there have been a number of new-entrant companies offering ELDs – but how confident can you be that those devices are safe from hacking or data breaches?
The ‘ELD money grab’ we won’t print
And: Texas House rep uses the #ELDorME hastag in House-floor plea for a 90-day ELD extension.
Love’s opens four new locations, adds over 350 parking spaces
Love’s Travel Stops has opened four new locations in Alabama, Colorado, Florida and Ohio. All four locations are open 24/7.
Iowa DOT implementing truck parking information system along I-80
The Iowa DOT is beginning to implement a truck parking information management system that will give truckers information on available parking at public rest areas and private truck stops along I-80.
Webinar – Fear of Amazon: Changing Consumer Expectations and What You Can Do to Compete
Webinar – Fear of Amazon: Changing Consumer Expectations and What You Can Do to Compete Facilitator: Justin Bailie, Founder, Rose Rocket Air Date: January 24, 2018, 12:00-1:00 ET Price: $75 + applicable taxes. Click here to secure your spot in Fear of…
European Customers Now Running Fuso ECanter Electric Trucks
Germany’s Daimler Trucks said on Dec. 14 that it has begun delivering its Fuso eCanter, which it calls the first all-electric truck in regular production, to fleet customers in Europe.
Freightliner honors top sales reps
PORTLAND, Ore. – Freightliner Trucks recently recognized its top dealers sales representatives, including 19 from Canada. The program recognizes and rewards excellent sales results, with the top 44 sales pros and seven sales managers honored at a special awards ceremony.…
Reefer temps cool a degree during between-holidays ‘lull’ on spot market, but demand, rates continue strong
Van rates are at their highest national average in three years, and though many of the crazy-high averages for reefer lanes have fallen back down to earth in the last week, reefer rates are still a good bit higher than usual for this time of year.
TransCore reports another chart-topping month for load volumes
TORONTO, Ont. – November load volumes are up 57% from last year, tying it with last month’s record-breaking year-over-year volume increase, TransCore Link Logistics reported. November also marks the sixth consecutive month of record-setting volumes on Loadlink’s network. Intra-Canada loads accounted…