Survey: Three Quarters of Small Fleets Now ELD-Compliant
With less than two weeks left until the electronic logging device rule kicks in, CarrierLists has published its latest survey of small fleets, finding that compliance has increased to 75%.
Rob Reich named chairman of NACFE
GREEN BAY, Wisc. – Rob Reich, senior vice-president of equipment, maintenance and driver development at Schneider, has been elected chairman of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE). Reich succeeds Scott Perry, Nikola Motor Company’s newly announced chief operating…
DuraBrake Launches Air Disc Brake Program for Trucks and Trailers
DuraBrake, formerly Durametal, has introduced a new all-makes air disc brake program for heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
Zed Connect Offers OBDII Bluetooth ELD Adapter
The Zed Connect ELD offering has been expanded to include the ZED Bluetooth OBDII adapter that works with the company’s mobile app.
Q&A: Bendix’s Bracht on the Changing Truck Industry
We recently caught up to Berend Bracht, president and CEO of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, at an industry event to talk about his first two years on the job in a rapidly changing industry, from electrification to connectivity to automation.
Things truckers deal with that would be weird if everyone did them
“Here’s a startling thought: what if everyone had a 14-hour clock? You’re sitting in the emergency room with a sliced-up finger and the surgeon sewing it back together falls out like a fainting goat half-way through the procedure.”…
Contrans acquires MacKinnon Transport
GUELPH, Ont. – Contrans Group has acquired the assets of MacKinnion Transport – a family-owned business that has been around for close to 90 years. The deal, which was only in the works for five-six weeks, closed on December 1.…
Partners in Business tip: The benefits of trailer ownership
While leased operators don’t have the pressing need to provide a trailer that most independents do, they often find trailer ownership has significant earning potential.
Calming a nagging cough
With winter nearly upon us, we are entering the season of snow, ice, and coughs. Although coughing is not particularly pleasant, it is an effective, protective reflex that helps maintain our health by pushing harmful germs, dust, and mucus out…
12 days until ELD compliance: A look at compliant devices with no monthly fees
For the owner-operator who’s certain to be a part of the industry for a long time and who wants simplicity at a low price, the devices available without a monthly subscription fee can be a good match.