Samsung and Magellan Partner on ELD Solution
Samsung Electronics America has partnered with GPS navigation provider Magellan to deliver an ELD-compliant hours-of-service tracking solution for short- and long-haul trucking.
Transportation industry changing fast, says MLA Westhead
BANFF, Alta. – Cameron Westhead, Alberta MLA for Banff-Cochrane, says the transportation industry is on the brink of some major changes. “We are now standing on the edge of a significant shift in the transportation industry,” said Westhead, who kicked…
Omnitracs Sponsors HDT Safety & Compliance Award
Fleet management and telematics software provider Omnitracs is once again sponsoring the HDT Safety & Compliance award, which recognizes industry leaders who have demonstrated excellence in fleet safety.
CSX intermodal under Harrison gives NS, truckers opening to grab share
CSX Transportation CEO E. Hunter Harrison is already having an impact on the network of the Jacksonville-based railway.
Shippers using CSX Transportation may be seeing faster train speeds, stricter cut-off times, and lower dwell times under new CEO E. Hunter Harrison, but analysts warn these changes don’t often don’t prioritize intermodal…
Fatal Accident Leads FMCSA to Investigate Small Alabama Carrier
A fatal accident involving a driver falling asleep at the wheel led the FMCSA to investigate Beatrice, Ala.-based J&L Trucking and order its vehicles off the road.
Earnings Watch: Saia Improves 7.7%, Universal Logistics Falls 43%
Mainly less-than-truckload carrier Saia Inc. saw its profit move higher in the first quarter of the year while multi-trucking service provider Universal Logistics Holdings Inc. saw lower net income despite more revenue.
Economic Watch: GDP Growth Slows, Positive Signs for Trucking Remain
The U.S. economy grew at the weakest rate in three years during the first quarter of 2017, according to an advanced estimate by the Commerce Department, but economists remain optimistic about future performance.
The Mark Dalton Project, Part 3
After a short walk back to Mother Load, Mark opened the door, reached inside and handed a brand new logbook to Kevin. “What’s this?” Kevin asked. “It’s your logbook. Start getting into the habit of filling it out.” “But I…
Blood is thicker than water
How Skelton Truck Lines is continuing to succeed under three generations of leaders
Ontario unveils 2017 budget
TORONTO, Ont. — The 2017 Ontario Budget released this week followed through on a lot of commitments the government made last year. The budget established a Long-Term Infrastructure Plan and invests in autonomous vehicle technology research and development. The province said…