Driver services: The gig is up
Although I’ve covered this topic before, I was asked about it twice last month, first by a driver who was told to incorporate as a condition of being hired, then by a for-hire carrier wondering what the competition across the…
House to consider delaying ELD mandate this week
The U.S. House is slated to consider this week, perhaps as soon as Wednesday, an amendment to halt enforcement of the U.S. DOT’s electronic logging device mandate at least through September 2018.
Earnings Watch: Navistar Rebounds with $37 Million Quarterly Profit
Navistar International Corp. on Sept. 6 that it rolled back into the black during its fiscal third quarter with a profit of $37 million, although it would have been higher had it not been involved in litigation over its earlier model engines.
Best Fleets To Drive For survey and contest open for nominations
MARKHAM, Ont. – The 2018 Best Fleets to Drive for contest and survey is now open for nominations. The 10th annual contest and survey is looking to crown the best and brightest in the trucking industry according to joint organizers,…
Q. How can the ELD display screen be configured to reflect special driving categories such as yard moves or personal conveyance?
It is not required for fleets to configure its driver user accounts to authorize…
Q. For the week preceding the implementation of the ELD mandate (Dec. 11-17), can drivers use paper logs prepared during that time, or will they be required to present their RODS on ELDs?
Yes, drivers will be able to present their logs from the seven days…
FCA Updates Ram Vans for 2018
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ Ram Commercial has added several safety and convenience features to its ProMaster full-size van and ProMaster City compact van for the 2018 model year.
Texas ports come back to life after storm, floods
A drill ship Hurricane Harvey cut from its moorings was just one of the issues that impacted US Gulf Coast shipping traffic over the last week.
Shipping delays and transportation headaches could persist for weeks, but vessel operations have resumed on at least a limited scale at all of the state’s…
What You Need to Know About ELD Mandate Enforcement
Whether you’ve got your electronic logging devices on order, or you’re still researching your options, there are many questions out there regarding just what’s going to happen at the roadside when the ELD mandate goes into effect Dec. 18.
A Closer Look at Diesel Cabover Warranties
Isuzu, Chevrolet, Hino, and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America offer similar standard warranties for their diesel cabovers, and provide additional component warranties to increase a fleet manager’s piece of mind.