New Gov. Rule Requires Truck Drivers To Log Traveling Time
BALTIMORE -A big change for the trucking industry. In an effort to prevent the growing problem of deadly accidents, truck drivers will soon have to electronically record how much time they spend on the road.
Truckers Receive Two-Year Deadline for Electronic Logging Devices
Commercial truck and bus drivers will soon be required to switch their hours-of-service record keeping from paper to electronic logging devices. The government said the new rule is designed to improve roadway safety by employing technology to prevent d…
New gift items for the Peterbilt lover in your family
DENTON, Texas – Just in time for the Christmas season, Peterbilt has added more than 50 new items to its 2016 gift and merchandise collection. Items include over 15 new styles of headware, more than 20 apparel items for men,…
Trucking Conditions Expected to Improve in 2016
The October FTR Trucking Conditions Index fell by more than three points from September to a reading of 5.06, but 2015 numbers have been better than expected and FTR is forecasting 3% or better growth for truck loadings in 2016. FTR projected the index…
FTR presents four pillars of transportation industry for 2015 in ‘State of Freight’ address
FTR’s TCI measurement falls; rally expected for 2016
Canada is ‘under the gun’ and needs to introduce ELD mandate: CTA’s David Bradley
TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance claimed that Canada has no more excuses when it comes to mandating ELDs now that the US has revealed its final rule regarding the matter. The Alliance claims that for more than a decade…
Daimler growing its presence in Mexico
Company executing on plan to achieve market share leadership here
Majority of Muscovites Support Truck Driver Protests – Poll
A truck driver stands in front of trucks at a parking lot, as he arrives for a protest against a new fee, in the Moscow region. More than 70 percent of Moscow residents aware of the ongoing protest by truck drivers support their action, a poll released…
Honda-Hauling Fleet Receives Custom CNG Trucks
Two side-mounted Type IV CNG saddle tanks are compact enough to allow allow fitting of the car-carrier on the Peterbilt chassis. Photo: Mainstay Fuel Technologies Virginia Transportation Corp. announced the delivery of 30 custom compressed natural gas …
ATA says ELD mandate a positive step toward improved safety
ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Association (ATA) lauded the release of a rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices (ELD) Dec. 10, calling it a step forward for the industry. “Today is truly a historic day for trucking,”…