Burruss joins Blue Tree Systems
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Blue Tree Systems has appointed Christopher Burruss, former president of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), to its North American sales team. Burruss will focus on working with North America’s largest fleets to promote Blue Tree’s platform, which provides…
Trucking Gives Generously to Help Houston Recover from Harvey
Trucking industry companies across the nation are pledging charitable support for the victims of Hurricane Harvey and the long recovery effort ahead.
Minimizer Offers Insert-Style Version of Slick Plate
The Insert-Style Slick Plate from Minimizer is a greaseless slick plate designed specifically for trucks that have Holland fifth wheels with built-in lube plate inserts.
Costco Drops California Fleet Accused of Abusive Labor Practices
In the wake of a report in June by USA Today showcasing extreme examples of alleged labor abuse,Costco said it will no longer do business with Pacific 9 Transport, a fleet based in Southern California.
Spot market update: Harvey ripple effects, lookback on dry van demand through 2017 so far
The demand map for the dry van segment continued to be on the darker, truck-favorable side in the last week, part of a somewhat uncommon trend in the spot market for this time of year. Run through the shifting sands of van demand so far this year in a …
Economic Watch: Manufacturing Jumps as Employment, Construction Slow
Job growth slowed in August, according to government numbers released Friday, while other economic reports showed manufacturing hitting a six-year high as total construction spending unexpectedly slowed – and consumers are in the best mood since 2000.
ELDs will bring prosperity to well-organized truckers
A recent post on social media from my local service shop caught my attention, as they were announcing they are now offering to collect people’s trucks from local carriers, work on them, and deliver them back to the yard. A…
Corporate cultures have evolved
The fall fanfare of annual general meetings, roundtables, panel discussions, and training seminars is about to kick off for all the movers and shakers. Most of the topics will focus on profitability as the goal. There was a time when…
Let’s get on with ELD implementation
The impending electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is a story that just seems to keep going on and on. On the Canadian side of the border, the original technical standard that was produced by the Canadian Council of Motor Transport…
Harvey shuts down major fuel pipeline that supplies East Coast, expected to reopen quickly
A major pipeline that supplies East Coast states with diesel fuel has been temporarily shut down due to oil refinery closures stemming from Hurricane Harvey. The disruption isn’t expected to affect fuel supply or diesel pricing.