Fleets Share Best Practices on Implementing New Technologies
Looking at technology as a problem-solver first can go a long way toward its successful deployment in real-world fleet operations. A panel discussion at TMC’s Fall Meeting offered real-world advice.
J.J. Keller Program Lets Fleets Reserve ELDs
With some industry observers worrying about whether the supply of electronic logging devices will meet the demand as we near the Dec. 17 deadline to install the mandatory devices, J.J. Keller & Associates announced it will make the transition earlier for fleets who want to wait until closer to the deadline.
OTA applauds Del Duca’s call for tougher penalties for distracted driving
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) applauded today’s announcement by Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca, who called for increased fines and sanctions to help elevate pedestrian and cyclist safety and tougher penalties for distracted drivers. “Raising current fines…
Bandit truck racers return to Tennessee this weekend
During the first race at Highland Rim Speedway on July 1, “88 Mike” Morgan picked up the win at what is the Wartrace, Tenn., driver’s de facto home track.
Shell Rotella: Modern oils extend drain intervals, now recommended by all engine makers
All major North American engine makers are now recommending use of new-generation lubricants, dubbed CK-4 and FA-4 oils, for their new equipment, says Dan Arcy, OEM Technical Manager for Shell Rotella. The oils have also prompted all North American eng…
NACFE reveals early results of Run on Less demonstration
ATLANTA, Ga. — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) revealed the mid-run results of its Run on Less demonstration. So far, for a week and a half, seven drivers that were hand-selected to be a part of the…
Eleventy-million and counting
Herein, a story about driv… I mean, apples. “And people wondered why other people, who weren’t buying near as many apples, were making pies and cider and delicious things from their apples, and didn’t have piles of stinking, rotting apples laying aro…
Is Hurricane Harvey the Lead-in to Something Significant in Trucking?
It’s apparent that people are working very hard in Houston, because the spot market trucking statistics are showing strong positive moves, in some cases to levels above pre-storm benchmarks.
European heavy-haul transporters seek common truck rules
The harmonization of regulations that took place with the establishment of the EU has yet to take place in trucking.
LONDON — Trucking companies have renewed their campaign to harmonize the hodgepodge of regulations for highway transport of oversize and overweight loads that raise costs for project shipments across the 28-nation…
US truck tonnage, shipper spending hit highs in August
Trucking volume and costs are on the rise.
A strong surge in truck freight demand in the United States redefined the dog days of August and set US shippers on a route toward tighter capacity and higher prices this autumn.
Truck volume as measured by the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA’s) For-Hire Truck Tonnage…