Ryder’s RyderGyde app now available in Canada
Ryder’s RyderGyde app, now available in Canada, offers quick access to commercial truck rentals and can even be used to schedule maintenance appointments in less than 60 seconds. Recent enhancements to the roadside vehicle repair functions include a ro…
Is Autonomous Tech Taking a Time-Out?
A few high-profile tech developers are tapping the brakes when it comes to autonomous trucks. What’s going on? Blog commentary by Senior Editor Jack Roberts
Alabama lawmakers lower intrastate driving age from 21 to 18
Before the passing of the bill, Alabama was one of only two states (the other being Hawaii) to require drivers to be 21 to obtain a commercial driver’s license to drive intrastate. Truckers under the age of 21 will still be restricted from hauling hazm…
Tackling Driver Turnover Part 5: Recognition
Recapping what we have learned so far would have us remember step one: creating a firm foundation for change starting with a commitment from the senior leadership. Step two was determining where you are in the marketplace for driver compensation…
Many drivers’ tattoos are tributes to lost loved ones
Tattoos can be, for many truckers, especially public statements about exceedingly personal things. Births. Deaths. Monumental life changes. All can be seen on the bodies of many drivers. For Ann Simental, an owner-operator at Bare Bones Trucking, the l…
New Montana law will raise truck speed limits
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock signed into law this month a bill that will raise the speed limit for trucks on interstates from 65 to 70 miles per hour. The bill also raises the speed limit for trucks on other highways in the state from 60 to 65 mph.
Enterprise Truck Rental Will Open 40 Locations This Year
From its beginnings in Southern California, Enterprise Truck Rental quickly expanded to 100 locations by 2007. Over the past decade, the business has tripled its number of locations to more than 300 today throughout the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Englander adds 100 Peterbilt 579 UltraLoft tractors
Over the next year
FedEx Freight driver has highest score at TN championship
Old Dominion driver is Rookie of the Year.
Canada wants distracted driver training in MELT programs
TORONTO, Ont. – Training to combat distracted driving is set to become part of Canada’s plans for mandatory entry-level driver training (MELT). The commitment to introduce a national driver training standard was unveiled following a fatal truck crash i…