Former Blockchain Association Head Joins dexFreight
Chris Burruss, former president of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance and TCA, has been named vice president of transportation relations at the blockchain logistics platform provider dexFreight.
Truck Driver Could Face Prison Time for Fatal Colorado Crash
A truck driver has been charged with vehicular manslaughter for causing a fatal crash while barreling down a steep grade along Interstate 70 in Colorado at speeds exceeding 80 miles per hour.
Driver Risk Exposure & the Advantages of Continuous Driver Monitoring
Companies are legally liable for their drivers, so it is important
that they consistently apply driver-qualification standards and continuously monitor its drivers’ compliance with those standards.
What 48-Volt Electrical Systems Could Mean for Trucking
Trucking maintenance experts examine the challenges and advantages of converting truck electrical systems to 48 volts from the current 12-volt standard.
Citing FMCSA policy change, court dismisses suit against U.S. Xpress over California break laws
A federal court in California has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a group of drivers against U.S. Xpress concerning the state’s meal and rest break laws, signaling a potential tide change in the lingering legal issue in the state.
Plenty blame to go around in Colo. tragedy, when the damage is done
Trucker Clifford Petersen on the Colo. disaster: “Let’s build a training program within our industry that the feds will model, because the standards are high, and expectations are even higher. The lives we save may be those of our own families. Those l…
Transplace’s hiring of Harding beefs up 3PL data fluency
[caption caption=”Luring Harding back is a sign that data science is becoming a more integral part of running a successful 3PL, which are now seen by shippers as entities that must collect and synthesize the vast amounts of public and proprietary …
Pilot Flying J offering free mid-trip inspections ahead of Roadcheck inspection blitz
To help truck drivers prepare for next month’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck inspection blitz, Pilot Flying J is offering free mid-trip inspections at its service center locations through June 7.
C.R. England to enter into $38M settlement in lawsuit over truck lease agreements
C.R. England has entered into a $37.8 million class action settlement agreement with 17,519 drivers to end a 2011 lawsuit over its independent contractor and truck lease program. The settlement terms await final approval by a federal court.
Cooper adds wide-base mixed-service tire
Cooper Tire is expanding its Severe Series product line by adding a new mixed-service wide-base all-position tire. The WBA promises long miles to removal in the face of harsh operating conditions in construction applications like mixers and dump trucks…