US truckload driver turnover surges in second quarter: ATA report
ARLINGTON, Va. — The annualized turnover rate for US-based linehaul truckload fleets of all sizes surged in the second quarter with turnover at large fleets breaking the 100% barrier for the first time in more than four years, according to the…
Alliance for Driver Safety & Security Expands Agenda Beyond EOBRs
The Alliance for Driver Safety & Security, a Washington, D.C. coalition of transportation companies that promoted recent federal legislation to require electronic on-board recording devices (EOBRs) in all commercial trucks, has named Callie Hoyt…
River Grove trucker says CB radio off before fatal Neb. crash
A truck driver charged with manslaughter in a chain-reaction accident that killed five people in western Nebraska told investigators he never heard the warnings about stopped traffic because his CB radio wasn’t on, court documents say.
NTSB’s Strategic Plan Available For Comment
A draft of the National Transportation Safety Boards’ strategic plan for 2013 through 2016 is available to the public for comment.
Former truck driver’s sign idea going nowhere
* Nellis Boulevard and Desert Inn Road will be disrupted 9 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Sept.
Navistar Shutting Down Workhorse as Part of Cost-Cutting
Workhorse Custom Chassis is going out of business and is due to shut down in October, though Navistar International Corp., its owner since 2005, is saying little about it.
Apps, tablets, smartphones: How the world of mobile technology is changing the industry as we know it
Today, with the tap of your finger on a tablet or smartphone, you can pull up your Netflix queue, locate the nearest restroom and even generate potential names for your rock band.
Coolant Basics: New TMC Recommendations Help Fleets Avoid Expensive Repairs
Engine failure due to cylinder liner cavitation corrosion is disturbingly common in the industry, yet it typically can be prevented through proper cooling system maintenance.
Highway Funding: The Journey Ahead
Congress recently passed a highway program that was better than expected, and both parties took credit for it during their recent presidential nominating conventions – but it’s not nearly what the country needs.
Talbert Offers Commemorative 75th Anniversary Trailer Package
Talbert Manufacturing is offering a special 75th Anniversary Trailer Package for a limited time.