ADS Announces New Director of Training
The Association of Diesel Specialists appointed Tony Salas as director of training.
IdleAir Adds More Than 100 Spaces at 13 Locations
In response to customer demand, IdleAir is opening more than 100 additional spaces at 13 locations this summer:
IdleAir Adding Spaces
IdleAir, which provides HVAC, electricity, TV and Internet services at truckstops, says it’s openingmore than 100 additional spaces at 13 locations.
EOBR Cut-Off Faces Opposition in Senate
By Oliver B. Patton, Washington Editor A bid by owner-operators to cut off funding for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s electronic onboard recorder rule appears unlikely to pass.
ATA projects trucking’s role will expand through 2023
ARLINGTON, Va. — A new report from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) suggests the US freight economy, particularly for trucking, will grow significantly in the years ahead.
Trucking conditions drop sharply in May: FTR
NASHVILLE, Ind. — Trucking conditions in the US dropped significantly in May, according to the latest FTR Trucking Conditions Index.
EOBR Cut-Off Faces Opposition in Senate
A bid by owner-operators to cut off funding for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s electronic onboard recorder rule appears unlikely to pass. Close followers of the issue note that while it is not wise to say “never” in Washington, th…
Employee Health: A Little Psychology
When United Natural Foods Inc. started offering voluntary “know your numbers” health screenings in 2010, 72% of the non-driving employees participated, but only 31% of drivers. This year, 97% of non-drivers and 98% of its approximately 1,000 drivers…
Interstate Distributor Co. Announces New Driver Pay Package
Interstate Distributor Co., Tacoma, Wash., announced a new pay package for over-the-road regional drivers. The new “My Pay” package provides drivers a competitive base rate per mile and the ability to add an additional 3 cents per mile quarterly.
Trucking Adds 2,000 Jobs in June
Trucking added 2,000 for-hire jobs in June after adding 7,300 jobs in May. June numbers are up 3.1% from one year ago, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.