Driver Cameras Keeping Some Trucking Companies Out of Court
Ten years ago, if an 18-wheeler was involved in an accident, the trucking company could end up paying, even if the truck driver was not at fault. A piece of new technology has changed that.
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Vipar Heavy Duty names new senior program manager
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – Vipar Heavy Duty announced today that Deval Joshi is its new senior program manager. In his new role, Joshi will report to Larry Griffin, director of program management. He will be responsible for developing industry leading supplier programs…
Volvo Trucks awarded NJPA contract for truck chassis
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America has been awarded a contract by the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) to offer Class 8 chassis to the more than 50,000 NJPA members. Under the contract, NJPA member agencies can now purchase…
Deadline to apply to Top Fleet Employers program fast approaching
OTTAWA, Ont. — The deadline to apply for a spot in Trucking HR Canada’s fourth annual list of Top Fleet Employers is fast approaching. Online submissions will be accepted at www.TruckingHR.com until 4 p.m. EST on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. The program recognizes…
Purolator drivers vote to strike
TORONTO, Ont. – Purolator drivers voted 97.4% in favor of strike action, according to the Teamsters union that represents them. Membership has not yet authorized strike action and the bargaining committee has not set a strike deadline, the union said…
Japan firms shifting to trains to move freight amid dearth of new truckers
Logistics and other companies in Japan are increasingly switching from trucks to railways as a means of transporting freight over land, with rival firms even cooperating in some cases. The Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry is positive about backing the so-called modal shift, as cargo transport by rail is effective in reducing emissions of carbon dioxide, the main culprit in the Earth’s warming.
How Safe Is That Driver Next to You? A Trucker’s Poor Health Could Increase Crash Risk
As commuters shimmy past large, lumbering trucks on the road, they may glance over and wonder, “How safe is that driver next to me?” If the truck driver is in poor health, the answer could be: Not very. Commercial truck drivers with three or more medic…
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Trucking Conditions Index changes slightly in November: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR;s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) for November jumped slightly in November from October to a reading of 4.58. The current TCI level is consistent with FTR’s forecasts of steadily-improving trucking conditions heading into 2017. An expectation for…