FMCSA Looking at Wider Pilot to Study Allowing Younger Interstate Truck Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comment on a “potential” pilot program that would allow drivers ages 18 to 20 to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce.
Don’t Overlook Trailer Anchor Points
Open-deck trailers are actually part of a cargo securement system, so anchor points and permanent tie-down assemblies need to be inspected.
Isuzu Teams with Decisiv on Streamlined Service Management Offering
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America is rolling out Isuzu Connect, a service relationship management platform for dealerships and customers that was created with SRM solutions company Decisiv.
Volkswagen Resumes Planned IPO of Truck-OEM Subsidiary Traton
Volkswagen AG announced on May 13 that it is resuming preparations for an initial public offering of Traton SE, with progress to be made “depending on further developments on capital markets.”
Link Introduces 105K Triton Tri-Drive Air Suspension
Link Manufacturing’s ultra-high-capacity Triton Tri-Drive Air Suspension is the latest addition to the company’s heavy vocational line.
Trucking Industry Hits the Doldrums with Neutral Economic Outlook
Decreasing freight rates, sluggish demand and slow truck orders are all signs of a trucking industry that has finally hit the brakes on the 2018 economic boom.
FMCSA seeks comments on another under-21 pilot program
Comment period opens Wednesday
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TCA Seeks Volunteers to Haul Replica Vietnam Memorial
The Truckload Carriers Association has partnered with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund to ask drivers for help in hauling a mobile replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Kenworth, Ritchie Bros. to auction Truckers Against Trafficking T680 this week
The “Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 is fully loaded with a 485-hp Paccar MX-13 and Paccar 12-speed automated transmission, a 76-inch sleeper and more.