NACV Show: More Photos from The Floor
More photos from the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta, Sept. 24 – 28, 2017.
Continental Launches ContiConnect Tire Monitoring Platform
Continental launched the ContiConnect digital tire monitoring platform, allowing fleet managers to see tire pressure and temperature data for an entire fleet from a single web portal.
Pilot Flying J seeking nominations for Road Warrior trucker recognition program
The grand prize winner will receive $10,000, and the second and third place winners will receive $5,000 and $2,500, respectively. New to the program this year, the nominators of the top three winners will also receive a $500 prize.
ELDs top stack of challenges for FMCSA nominee
A host of issues critical to shippers, brokers and truckers, including the rollout of the electronic logging mandate and how truck safety rules will be enforced, await Robert P. Martinez, President Trump’s nominee to head the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Most important, the next FMCSA administrator will have the opportunity…
Orbcomm Acquires Blue Tree Systems
Orbcomm has acquired transportation management systems provider Blue Tree Systems Limited and its subsidiaries.
Inbox or mailbox?
My, how things have changed. With CRA’s push to go paperless they hardly ever mail out statements or payment forms anymore. They want more contact to happen electronically. Actually, they don’t always do a good job of that, either. For example, we…
How to save big bucks on fuel
Real-life drivers explain how you can save money at the pumps
Make driver appreciation a year-round event
As I write this, it’s National Trucking Week, and that means it’s time for politicians to write letters thanking Canada’s hardworking drivers, for fleets to host barbecues, and for truck stops and suppliers to provide giveaways to let drivers know…
Proposed sleep apnea rule canceled
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Donald Trump Administration has withdrawn a proposed regulation that would clear up the confusion on how truck drivers should be diagnosed and treated for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The withdrawal was announced in early August by…
Economic Watch: Manufacturing Surges, Construction Rebounds
Manufacturing activity in the U.S. turned higher in September, hitting its highest level in 13 years, according to newly released survey results of supply executives. A separate report showed construction spending rebounded after two straight monthly drops.