Fleets Talk ELDs, Specs, Self-Driving Trucks on FTR Equipment Panel
How fleets think about equipment, electronic logging devices and even the future of autonomous vehicles were in the spotlight Wednesday afternoon at the annual FTR Transportation Conference in Indianapolis, as three trucking fleet people spoke on a panel about the challenges they face in today’s uncertain trucking environment.
Bison driver recognized as Highway Angel
WINNIPEG, Man. – A Bison Transport driver has been recognized as a Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Highway Angel for assisting another driver who had been struck by vehicle on the side of the road. On his way to Langley, Va.…
Download sample chapters of the Partners in Business Manual
Overdrive editors have updated the industry’s best manual for owner-operators. Want to see why you need this manual? Download Chapters 11-12 to find out more about managing money and dealing with income taxes.
Steelworkers Union Attacks ITC’s Handling of Chinese Tire Tariffs
Attorneys for the United Steelworkers have laid out their case with the ways they believe the International Trade Commission erred in February when it didn’t order tariffs on truck and bus tires from China.
Lightning Systems to Offer Electric Transit Van
Lightning Systems will offer commercial fleets a battery-electric heavy duty Ford Transit van in early 2018 under a partnership with New Eagle, the vehicle modifier announced.
Hurricanes estimated to cost U.S. GDP .5%
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Hurricanes Harvey and Irma will likely end up costing the U.S. GDP close to 0.5% in the third quarters, estimates FTR’s Noel Perry. Although it’s too early to collect any data from this second major hurricane in…
Vehicles in Floodwater? Bendix Offers Servicing Tips
If heavy trucks and trailers have been in relatively shallow water and circuitry and on-board computers are not damaged, they might still be serviceable. Not right away, though. Blog commentary by Tom Berg, Senior Contributing Editor
CTA calls on industry to fight proposed tax changes
TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is warning the federal government against its announced policy intentions to close certain tax-planning measures for private corporations in the tax code. “While CTA understands the proposed changes are meant to affect…
Irma freight recovery hinges on fuel availability
The Florida Highway Patrol has been escorting fuel trucks to ensure they reach their destination as quickly as possible.
Refined petroleum products — gasoline, diesel and jet fuel — are starting to pour back into Florida, both from the sea and over land, as the state struggles to recover from Hurricane…
2018 Ram 1500 Adds Factory Telematics
The 2018 Ram 1500 will arrive with an embedded fleet telematics module, standard backup camera, larger audio display screen and other features, Fiat Chrysler has announced.