ELDs’ capacity squeeze assumption no. 2: Flight from the industry
Will owner-operators and other drivers leave the industry in large enough numbers to produce a significant capacity shortage in the spot market, driving up rates? Some believe so — long as stated intentions become reality — while skepticism is promin…
ELDs’ capacity squeeze assumption no. 1: Fewer miles
Examining the assumptions behind the varying predictions of the post-ELD mandate demand situation. If some predictions come to pass, there’s reason to believe rates may rise enough to be a notable reward from an unwelcome imposition.
Rainy days and Mondays
“I’ve seen more wrecks and awfulness associated with the industry than I care to in my news feeds. What the heck happened, y’all? Have mercy, we need a better week.”
State Truck Fleet Benefits from Clean Diesel
The introduction of new technology clean diesel truck engines and emissions control systems into Pennsylvania’s trucking fleet over the last five years is now at a 35% level, yielding significant emission reductions and substantial fuel savings, according to new research commissioned by the Diesel Technology Forum.
North American Inspectors Championship
GM Recalls 2014 Pickup Trucks for Steering
The recall covers more than 690,000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks in the 2014 model year.
Port Houston extends gate hours at Bayport terminal
Truckers will have more opportunities to pick up or drop off containers at Port Houston this peak season.
Port Houston will expand truck gate hours at its Bayport terminal this fall to handle growing volume, including increased shipments of synthetic resins through the US Gulf Coast’s largest container port.
Bayport’s gate hours…
Port Houston extends gate hours at Bayport terminal
Truckers will have more opportunities to pick up or drop off containers at Port Houston this peak season.
Port Houston will expand truck gate hours at its Bayport terminal this fall to handle growing volume, including increased shipments of synthetic resins through the US Gulf Coast’s largest container port.
Bayport’s gate hours…
Unboxing New Volvo Truck Sets Records in More Ways Than One
What’s more compelling than watching someone walk between two moving big rigs on a highline? Watching a giggling curly-headed 3-year-old open the world’s biggest box to unveil a shiny new Volvo tractor-trailer, apparently.
Podcast: Step deck owner’s journey into mobile information tech, more
How to build an effective organizational system for your smartphone apps — and just what apps are showing plenty utility for step-deck hauler Joey Slaughter. In this Overdrive Radio edition, also, the operator’s thoughts on ELDs (he’s still on paper),…