Nomination period opens for annual ‘Best Fleets to Drive For’ contest
The nomination period for the contest, which is put on by the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge, runs from Sept. 5 through Oct. 31.
Transportation Group Opposes De-Funding Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
A large group representing manufacturers, transportation associations, and clean air and health advocates sent a letter to the House of Representatives opposing a proposed amendment to the House Interior-EPA appropriations bill that would remove all funding for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act.
CRST Asks Court to Dismiss Service Dog Accommodation Case
CRST has asked a Florida court to either dismiss or transfer a lawsuit from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that alleged the carrier failed to accommodate a prospective employee with a service dog.
Van rates leap on heels of Harvey impact as freight patterns shift nationwide
Truck freight patterns nationwide have already been altered by the impact of Hurricane Harvey and its destructive landfall in southeast Texas late last month, according to DAT Solutions’ Mark Montague. Van rates have leapt in the past 10 days, and reefer rates this week have started to surge, Montague says.
Class 8 orders climb in August: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR reported today that preliminary Class 8 net orders for August hit 20,700 units. That number represents a 14% increase month-over -month and is 50% better than a year ago. Class 8 orders met expectations as market…
TRALA Truck Purchases Increase
Members of the Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) purchased 29% of all Class 2-7 commercial trucks in the U.S. and purchased more than 23% of all Class 8 tractors in 2016, according to a new industry survey.
Pacific Northwest wildfires prompt HOS suspensions, highway closures
Oregon and Washington have issued emergency declarations, suspending hours of service regulations for some truckers providing emergency relief and hauling supplies to the states due to wildfires. Several highways, including a section of I-84, have been…
Q. I know that drivers must have an ELD information packet available, but can this information packet be in electronic format?
Yes. The user’s manual, instruction sheet, and malfunction instruction sheet can be in…
Broken chains, clutch problems cause issues for ‘Ice Road Truckers’ stars in latest episode
Todd Dewey, Lisa Kelly, Alex Debogorski and Steph Custance each had their own truck problems in the latest episode of History Channel’s “Ice Road Truckers.”
Tommy Boileau picks up third straight Bandit Series win
With the win, Boileau was able to jump “88 Mike” Morgan to claim second place in the overall points standings with four races remaining in the inaugural Bandit season.