Out-of-service conditions related to ELDs
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s updated out-of-service criteria include those related to electronic logging devices. None are new OOS conditions. Rather, they’re footnotes related to current OOS conditions having to do with the hours of service, namely having no log book, having no previous seven days of logs and presenting a false log. All require putting the driver OOS for eight consecutive hours.
ATA report predicts continued growth for trucking industry
ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) released its Freight Transportation Forecast report for 2017 through 2028 today and has projected continued growth for transportation and trucking industry. “As the U.S. population grows and the economy increases with it,…
Pilot Flying J offering ELD special through August
Pilot Flying J announced Wednesday it is now offering the Pegasus TransTech Transflo ELD T7 at all of its locations for $99 through the end of August.
Mobile Truck Washer Fleet Clean Enters St. Louis
Mobile truck washer Fleet Clean USA is expanding into the St. Louis market next week and hopes to enter several other southern and Midwest markets by the end of the year, including Chicago, Indianapolis, Memphis, San Antonio, Jacksonville, and Birmingham, Ala.
Economic Watch: Concerns Remain Despite Housing Rebound
Housing starts in the U.S. bounced back, according to a new Commerce Department report, but concerns remain about the future of the housing market as well as the wider economy.
Mack Trucks turns Silver and Black
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks knows a winner when they see it, and in Oakland Raiders defensive juggernaut Khalil Mack they have found a partnership that shares more than a name. Mack and the NFL Defensive Player of the Year…
Another House Bill Aims to Delay ELD Rule
Another Hail Mary Pass has been flung to try and slow the advance of the electronic logging device rule. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) has introduced the ELD Extension Act of 2017, which seeks to extend the current initial implementation date for the ELD mandate.
Increased Truck Orders Push Volvo Profit Higher
The parent company of Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks on Wednesday reported both increased sales and profitability during the second quarter of the year.
Touch-A-Truck event returns to Oshawa
OSHAWA, Ont. — The fifth annual Touch-a-Truck event is set to take place on August 25 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. outside Oshawa’s Tribue Communities Centre. The event is presented by Midway Nissan in support of Big Brothers Big…
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