Tri-States Automotive Joins HDA Truck Pride
Tri-States Automotive Warehouse from Marianna, Florida, is the newest member of the independent parts and service provider HDA Truck Pride. Also a member of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance under the Auto Value brand, Tri-States Automotive operates …
The technologies and the player
In my previous blog, I outlined the market forces driving the launch of autonomous trucks; this blog will focus on the emerging technologies and companies that are shaping this big change in trucking. They include: • Retrofit Kits for Existing…
Diesel Prices Increase to Start the Month
The price of diesel fuel in the U.S. increased for the first time in a month, ending a streak of three straight weeks of price drops, according to the latest numbers from the Energy Department. The average price of on-highway diesel fuel jumped 2.4 cen…
PMTC taking entries for awards until April 30
MILTON, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s (PMTC) awards program will close for entries on April 30, the council announced today. The awards recognize multiple fleets and drivers in the private sector and are presented during the…
The reality of building a brand
When business leaders talk about rebranding, they often think a makeover will fix whatever ails their operation. But charismatic and iconic brands are meticulously crafted from self-knowledge. But let’s start with what a brand really is. A brand is whatever…
ELDs on a smartphone: smart or not?
With a smartphone, you don’t have to wonder about anything anymore. All the answers are at your fingertips. How tall was John Wayne? 6 foot 3. Who won the 1942 World Series? The St. Louis Cardinals. No discussion, no arguments,…
Why mentorship matters
The concept of mentorship is not new. It is how age-old artisanal crafts and skills have been passed on through generations; it is the heart of the apprenticeship learning model; and it is cited most often by successful people as…
Grand Island Express, Bison Transport Win TCA Best Fleets to Drive For
Grand Island Express and Bison Transport were the overall winners of the Truckload Carriers Association’s 2017 Best Fleets to Drive For contest and survey in the small and large fleet categories, respectively. This marks the third time that both Grand Island Express and Bison Transport were recognized as overall winners.
Trucking Applauds Proposed TWIC Driver-Credential Reform Measure
A bipartisan measure that aims to make the federal Transportation Worker Identification Credential program more effective by ensuring “a risk-based security model for surface transportation facilities” was reintroduced in the Senate on March 30. The Su…