HDT Wins Another Journalism Award for Driver Dilemma Series
Heavy Duty Trucking has won another journalism award for last year’s Driver Dilemma series, a regional Gold Award for Feature Series from the American Society of Business Publication Editors. in its 2016 Azbee Awards of Excellence.
DAVID BRADLEY TALKS MELT
At the OTA Council Summit Lou Smyrlis asks David Bradley about his thoughts on Ontario moving forward with Mandatory Entry Level Training.
Veto of Truck Platooning Bill a Mistake, Says Industry Consultant
Both drivers steer in this test of a platooning system in the western U.S. In the Tesla car crash, the autopilot was in full control though the driver should’ve intervened. Photo: Peloton Technology Missouri’s governor confused self-driving systems in automobiles with platooning for commercial trucks, and his veto of a bill that would have allowed testing in the state was a mistake, a consultant involved in development of the technology told HDT.
Trucking stuck in neutral as inventory-to-sales ratios remain high: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — High inventories and loosening capacity are making it difficult for transportation companies to raise rates. Jonathan Starks, chief operating officer of FTR, explained during a State of Freight webinar today inventory cycles are one of the variables…
SAF-Holland eyes Haldex acquisition
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — SAF-Holland has made an unsolicited public takeover bid for Haldex. Haldex will announce its opinion on the offer no later than two weeks prior to the expiry of the acceptance period, the company announced. The deal is…
Biker Dad: Does this photo show the spirit leaving a fallen biker’s body?
Did a truck driver capture proof that there is life after death? Did he capture a motorcycle miracle on camera? Those questions and more have thousands talking about a photo taken by Kentucky trucker Saul Vazquez. According to Lexington NBC affiliate W…
Truck Drivers: Where the jobs are, and what they pay
Trucking industry discussion of drivers – whether at association meetings, in the media, or over coffee at a truck stop – tends to revolve around the big picture, whether that’s cyclical driver shortages, turnover rates, wage stagnation, or long-term demographic challenges. But there’s plenty of available data that can be used to frame the discussion in a way that is meaningful for any fleet or driver looking for applicable insights.
IronPlanet Adds Instant Financing Options
IronPlanet , an online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets, announced that buyers on IronPlanet, TruckPlanet, and GovPlanet can take advantage of instant express financing on equipment purchases when they want to …
Examining the broker-carrier relationship
TransCore panel explores payment terms, the potential effect of ELDs and whether there’s a future for small brokers
US trucking conditions worsen
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Trucking conditions in the US have deteriorated to their worst state since 2011, according to the latest FTR Trucking Conditions Index. The May reading of 1.69 was down nearly five points from the previous month. FTR says…