Is It Time to Rethink the Fuel Tax?
With a new presidential administration pushing for a sweeping new infrastructure program, HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge says it’s time to ask the question: Has the fuel tax outlived its usefulness as a highway-funding mechanism?
Infrastructure Action Will Require Compromise in Washington
Politico.com included infrastructure plans among the 2016 presidential campaigns’ unlikeliest promises. Will we see real action on infrastructure funding under President Biden?
Axele, DAT Expand TMS, Load Board Integration
DAT and Axele will expand the integration of their load board and transportation management system technologies, giving small and mid-sized truckload carriers access to automated freight-matching features.
At least 5 dead in 100-vehicle pileup on I-35 near Fort Worth
DAT: Spot Rates Show Price Stability
Average spot truckload van and refrigerated rates were virtually unchanged last week, a sign of price stability after January’s declines, according to DAT.
At least 5 dead in 100-vehicle pileup on I-35 near Fort Worth
Several tractor-trailers involved
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Tribe Builds Fleet with Carrier Transicold Refrigeration Units
The acquisition includes Carrier Transicold TRU-Mount solar panels, which help
maintain the charge of the refrigeration unit batteries.
TCA Adds Virtual Access to Truckload Convention
For the first time, the Truckload Carriers Association will be hosting an online component of its in-person Truckload convention scheduled for Las Vegas in April.
Fontaine Modification Now Bendix Authorized Upgrade Center
Fontaine personnel at all 10 of its locations across the United States have been trained to properly install and support Bendix safety systems to help fleets mitigate accidents and support driver coaching.
Hirschbach drivers help family in pickup fire
Two professional drivers for Hirschbah Motor Lines were recently honored for helping victims of a vehicle fire. The Truckload Carriers Association named Kloe Myers and John Dowdy, from Thomaston, Georgia, as Highway Angels for stopping to help motorist…