NY-NJ truckers warm to GCT Bayonne’s appointment system
Trucks have been spending less time in line waiting to enter the GCT Bayonne terminal in the Port of New York and New Jersey.
Once skeptical of appointment systems, truckers at the Port of New York and New Jersey says GCT Bayonne’s system has slashed turn times to the extent that…
Decelerating and downsizing
I need to tell a short personal story, only for the purpose of setting up the main topic. In June 2016, our small company sold our U.S. operation, retaining only my own tractor. I bought an RTAC B-Train, and have…
Snarled distribution networks hamper Puerto Rico relief
Hurricane Maria ravaged roads and bridges on Puerto Rico, forcing first responders to utilize inflatable rafts or climb mudslides to deliver aid.
Two weeks after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, logistical challenges continue to plagu…
Rhode Island renumbering exits on interstates, major highways
Rhode Island DOT will begin later this year renumbering highway exits on the state’s interstates and major highways to have the exit numbers match milemarkers.
AmeriPride Offers First-Aid Kit for Fleet Drivers
AmeriPride has begun offering a first-aid kit that’s designed for vehicle fleets and can be purchased by any company with a fleet, the linen and uniform service provider has announced.
Those who truck together, stay together
SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Many professional truck drivers will tell you that one of the selling features of trucking for a living is that every run is an adventure and exploring North America is an experience not many people get to…
Knee pain? It could be osteoarthritis
One of the most frequent complaints that I encounter in my clinic among professional truck drivers is knee pain. Although there are many possible causes of knee pain, osteoarthritis is the most common cause in my patients over the age…
Truckstop.com Offers Lane-Specific Spot Rate Forecasting
Truckstop.com, in partnership with FTR, has introduced the Rate Forecasting tool, which is designed to project spot market rates using historical paid rate data.
Operation Safe Driver Week enforcement blitz begins Sunday
The annual enforcement blitz is scheduled for the week of Oct. 15-21. Officers will be looking for speeding, distracted driving, texting and driving, seatbelt usage, following too closely, improper lane changes, failure to obey traffic safety devices and more.
Virginia port gets $1.55 million for truck appointments
Utilization and testing of trucking appointment systems at North American ports has grown hand in hand with ship sizes.
The Port of Virginia has secured a $1.55 million federal grant to help develop technology for the phased implementation o…