HDT Seeking Nominations for Top 50 Green Fleets
Heavy Duty Trucking is looking for fleets that have made a commitment to sustainability, alternative fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions for its 2016 Top 50 Green Fleets. HDT’s editors are asking fleets to fill out a short survey online with basic information about their fleet, alternative fuel use and SmartWay participation, plus room to offer additional comments on “green” projects.
ATA Announces MC&E Featured Speakers
American Trucking Associations has announced the lineup of featured speakers for its annual Management Conference & Exhibition being held on Oct. 1-4, 2016 in Las Vegas. “We know ATA’s members are leaders in this industry,” said Chris Spear, ATA president and CEO.
Daimler Trucks North America to participate in SuperTruck II initiative
PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced recently that it has been selected to receive a $20 million award from the US Department of Energy (DOE) for the SuperTruck II program. The new award is part of a multimillion…
Gay men assault
A jury has convicted an Atlanta truck driver accused of pouring boiling water over two gay men as the couple slept in February. The jury deliberated for about 90 minutes Wednesday before finding Martin Blackwell guilty of eight counts of aggravated bat…
Shippers Challenge Liability Changes in Uniform Bill of Lading
As the Journal of Commerce reports , the Transportation and Logistics Council and NASSTRAC say changes to the National Motor Freight Traffic Association uniform bill of lading, which went into effect August 13, are unfair to smaller shippers that rely …
Fleets investing in fuel-efficent technologies save big bucks : NACFE study
NEW YORK, New York – Seventeen fleets across North America that operate more than 62,000 tractors and 217,000 trailers saw a 3% jump in fuel economy according to the Annual Fleet Fuel Study released by the North American Council for…
Dept. of Labor blog adds insult to injury
If there’s one thing – and maybe the only thing – the Dept. of Transportation and the diverse trucking industry agree on, it’s the need to attract more people – especially the next generation – to truck driving careers.
Apex Capital Offers Roadside Assistance Program
Apex Capital is now offering access to truck breakdown assistance, road service, towing and accident dispatch services through the company’s 24/7 Roadside Rescue program. The program gives Apex clients discounted pricing and can assist with everything from diagnostic help to full-service repair management.
Truck Tonnage Hits Lowest Level in 9 Months
Truck tonnage in July hit its lowest level since October 2015, according to the most recent American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index. Falling 2.1% for the month, July’s performance marks the second straight month of truck tonnage declines and the fourth decline in the past five months.
Scoring to get harder for S’ville truckers
The streets – and highways – of Cambodia are a little safer after a Sihanoukville motodop was arrested on Monday evening for drug dealing after police discovered 22 small bags of meth on his person.