Bridgestone names new marketing director for Bandag
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Americas today announced today that LaTres Jarrett is its new director of marketing for Bandag. In her new role, Jarrett will lea the strategic marketing efforts at Bandag to revitalize and grow the brand among customers…
Bill Frerichs’ ELD implementation notes, hopes, worries as mandate bears down
In which a nine-truck fleet owner begins implementing ELDs. And: A few key differences between AOBRDs, grandfathered in with the ELD rule through 2019, and the much more detailed ELD specification/required capability.
House committee to hear from small business truckers on regulatory burdens
The House’s Small Business Committee on Wednesday will hold a hearing featuring owner-operators and other small business truckers intended to examine the impact federal regulations have on small trucking companies and “explore ways to to provide regula…
Tesla Lists Electric Truck at $150K for Base Model
Tesla has posted the prices for its upcoming electric truck, the Tesla Semi, showing an expected price of $150,000 for the base model. A version with a longer range will start at $180,000.
Bring on Canadian ELD mandate, carrier urges
TORONTO, Ont. – A Canadian regulation mandating the use of electronic logging devices (ELDs) can’t come “soon enough,” according to David Carruth, CEO at One For Freight. He was speaking on the subject of ELDs and trucking technologies during a…
I’ll take ‘Education and Training’ for the safety, Alex
“Any coherent business owner will tell you education and training are your most important safety features, in any setting, commercial or otherwise. … How is this being left out of the safety discussion?”
Titanium gives drivers a raise
BOLTON, Ont. – Titanium Trucking Services has announced it is increasing driver and owner-operator pay, to help achieve its growth plan for 2018. Owner-operator rates are increasing by 5% of revenue and company drivers will get up to a six…
Cross-Border Freight Value Posts 11th Straight Monthly Increase
The value of freight moved between the U.S. and its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners increased for the 11th straight month during September, according to new Transportation Department figures, but it’s the smallest gain since April.
Gratitude is the sign of noble souls. Cats, not so much
Holiday home time: ” It was seriously a couch-potato Hallmark moment, until George said, ‘What’s wrong with the cat?'” Look out …
Partners in Business tip: Use overdraft protection
There are options that are much less costly than bouncing a check.
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