Spot Truckload Posts Inch Higher, Effects of Harvey Still to Come
While Hurricane Harvey hit on Friday, Aug. 25, its effect on supply chains and spot truckload rates won’t be fully reflected until a week later, according to the freight matching service provider DAT Solutions, which reported spot truckload rates were stable for the seven day period ending Aug. 26.
Ports, carriers work to restore service after hurricane, floods
A sunken tug sits in the shadows of an oil rig after a drill ship broke loose and sunk it in the Port of Corpus Christi during Hurricane Harvey.
Houston and several other Texas and Louisiana ports hope to restart operations by Labor Day as o…
Bendix explains how to prepare for Break Safety Day
ELYRIA, Ohio – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Day is just around the corner and Bendix if offering up tips to drivers avoid brake violations and how to improve highway safety with braking maintenance. Brake Safety Day…
Truckers for Texas
Kicking off this Saturday is the “Truckers for Texas” initiative, an online fund drive for those in the path of Hurricane Harvey, with performances by Bill Weaver, Tony Justice, Jayne Denham, Terrance Mathis and more…
Averitt donates $100,000 for Hurricane Harvey victims
Averitt Express has donated $100,000 to help Hurricane Harvey victims recover after the storm caused record-setting rain and flooding in Houston and other areas.
Major ACI AMPS penalties extended
TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) was informed that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will be extending the 90-day truck turnaround option for major ACI AMPS penalties, until midnight on Dec 31, 2017 in the highway mode.…
Clinic Owner Given 5 Years Probation for Invalid Medical Exams
The owner of a medical clinic was sentenced for his role in a fraud scheme involving false medical examinations truckers and veterans.
Quick Spin: ZF’s Reax Electronic Steering System
A new electronic steering augmentation system from ZF can help drivers reduce stress while boosting safety.
Harvey Damage Raises Fuel Prices, Lowers Oil Prices
As a result of the flood damage caused by Hurricane Harvey, fuel prices are rising across the country – but curiously, crude oil prices have dropped at the same time.
California Gears up for Stricter Diesel Truck Emissions Regulations
Diesel-powered trucks appear to be in the crosshairs once again as California legislators, citing overwhelming public support, call for even tougher emissions regulations.