Translogic seeing benefits from e-logs
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Translogic Express has announced it is automating its hours-of-service, using Shaw Tracking’s GPS fleet tracking product.
Europe green-lights trailer tails
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — European truck fleets will be able to enjoy the benefits of trailer tails, thanks to a regulation that allows for the use of 50-cm tails on new trailers.
Boats restricted to stop highway flashing
North Carolina transportation officials said they are taking steps to prevent female boaters from slowing traffic by flashing their breasts to truck drivers.
Tow-rate crackdown does U-turn
When state lawmakers held a hearing last month on a bill to crack down on our sky’s-the-limit towing fees, the tow-truck industry, as expected, turned out in force.
How can a QR code improve uptime?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Beginning in April, all new Volvo and Mack trucks will have a QR code attached to the edge of the driver’s side door.
Volvo focuses on uptime with new products, partnerships
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Volvo Trucks is promising improved uptime with its latest series of products and partnerships, announced at the Technology and Maintenance Council meetings here this week.
Long hauls, short-handed: Local, state trucking companies having…
Truckers are regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
MTA elects new executive committee, board of directors for 2013-2014 term
WINNIPEG. Man. — The Manitoba Trucking Association elected its Board of Directors and Executive at its Annual General Meeting today.
State Patrol cracking down this week on aggressive drivers
State Patrol troopers are back out this week conducting an aggressive driving emphasis in King County, including Interstate 5 and Highway 167.
We need to see the big picture and act now on driver shortage, Blagden tells MTA
WINNIPEG, Man. — The province’s trucking industry is heading towards a “crisis in the very near future” as a result of the shortage of new people entering the industry, according to Norman Blagden, president of the Manitoba…