House Committee Hears Testimony on Autonomous Truck Tech
At a House subcommittee hearing on emerging transportation technology Thursday, representatives found themselves pondering the societal impact autonomous vehicles may have on American workers.
OOIDA: States Should Review Pitfalls of ELD Rule
Inspired perhaps by a recent action taken by the Attorney General of Indiana, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has requested that “top officials from each state seriously review potential problems anticipated with enforcement” of the electronic logging device mandate.
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority lowers charges for small trucking companies
VANCOUVER, B.C. – To address charges that were being called disproportionate, smaller trucking companies authorized to operate within the Vancouver Fraser Port will see rates drop Jan. 1, 2018. Small trucking companies and government provided feedback to the port indicated…
Allison Transmission Promotes Szalavari to Lead Global Marketing
Allison Transmission has announced the promotion of Otto Szalavari to managing director of global marketing, a position the company said is instrumental in driving its growth strategy.
What your business’ outlook for 2018?
It’s that time of year again — when we all take stock of the past 12 months and look ahead to the next, still with, however, the ELD mandate looming this time around. Considering all of it, amid an improving rate environment, what’s your sense of how …
ATA Challenges Rhode Island Truck Toll Environmental Report
The American Trucking Associations and its state affiliate, the Rhode Island Trucking Association, have called on the Federal Highway Administration to reject the Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s environmental impact assessment of the proposed RhodeWorks truck-only toll plan.
FMCSA orders shutdown of one-truck fleet, two drivers
A one-truck fleet and its driver based in Washington state and a California-licensed trucker have been effectively shut down by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in separate shut down orders.
Senators push for further delay of ELD compliance for livestock haulers
A bi-partisan group of 20 U.S. Senators has filed a letter with Senate leaders Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) and Chuck Schumer (D-New York) expressing their support for a Congressional measure to give livestock haulers and insect haulers at least an extra 10 months to comply with the federal government’s electronic logging device mandate.
Scania Rolls Out Future-Oriented Urban Hauler
Scania has introduced its new regional truck in two versions for the European market, both designed for fuel efficient, low carbon operation in urban use.
ELD adoption by owner-operators upticks as mandate deadline nears
The number of small carriers, including owner-operators running fewer than five trucks, who report being in compliance with the U.S. DOT’s electronic logging device mandate spiked in recent weeks, according to polling figures from CarrierLists. See the numbers here…