Trailer Technology Offers Capabilities Beyond Simple Asset Management
It’s fairly well established that keeping track of untethered trailers improves a fleet’s operations.
Sandwich Supplier Saves Fuel, Cuts CO2 with New Reefer Truck
Ever buy a cold or hot pre-made sandwich from a convenience store, maybe where you gas up the car? Then there’s a good chance that it was a Deli Express product made and delivered by E.A. Sween, a family-owned foodservice company
Indices from Cass Show Truckload Rates Steady, Intermodal is up
By Kate Harlow, Associate Editor Recent information from partners Cass Information Systems Inc.
New Regulation for Trucker Medical Exams
Truckers have incredibly demanding jobs. From the uncertainty of our weather, pressure cooker deadlines, and not to mention the responsibilities on the road.
Truck crackdown makes safety problem worse
The Maryland State Police recently announced that starting last week, officers would implement a zero-tolerance policy and issue tickets to truck drivers who park on the shoulders of I-83. The announcement stated that commercial drivers should plan in …
Natural gas conference for transportation industry coming this fall
HOUSTON, Texas — In an effort to address the both the benefits and challenges of mass adoption of natural gas by fleets in the transportation industry, American Business Conferences will be hosting the Natural Gas Fleet Vehicles North American…
TCA Adding "Wellness" to National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
During National Truck Driver Appreciation & Wellness Week, the Truckload Carriers Association and state trucking associations will host health fairs and “celebrity walks” designed to get drivers exercising, eating better, and taking charge of th…
North American spot market surges 8.4% year-over-year in August
PORTLAND, Ore. — TransCore’s DAT North American Freight Index outpaced August 2011 volume by 8.4%, marking the sixth time in 2012 volume has exceeded prior year levels. Freight volume on the spot market, month-over-month,…
Truck Enterprises Inc. Celebrates 50 Years
Truck Enterprises Inc. is celebrating being in business for 50 years this month.
Team Ontario driver, team take top spots at national driving championship
MONCTON, N.B. — Home Hardware driver Shawn Matheson has been named Grand Champion at the 2012 National Professional Truck Driving Championships. Representing Team Ontario, Matheson joined 33 of Canada’s top truckers from across the…