Turn down sleep apnea noise machine — quantum-leap logic and unnecessary rigmarole are not in interest of safety
NASTC President David Owen on the recently renewed push for more closely defined treatment of sleep apnea in medical certifications: “There are so many willing to make the quantum leap directly from the likelihood of … sleep apnea to an unsafe, falli…
Access to Drivewyze bypass service expands in Alberta
EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta is expanding access to the Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass service, building on a program that has been limited to members of the Partners in Compliance (PIC) program. Weigh station bypass opportunities are now av…
CBSA cuts service hours at Manitoba checkpoint
WINNIPEG, Man. — The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said Thursday it is temporarily reducing service hours at the Crystal City, Man., port of entry because of Covid-19. Currently the checkpoint is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a we…
CUSMA clears way for streamlined borders, fleet execs say
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Challenger Motor Freight CEO Dan Einwechter is clearly a fan of the new Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). The replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) establishes a framework that can be used to improve eff…
Nikola Facility Brings New Facility, Jobs to Arizona
Nikola Corporation recently broke ground on a 1-million-square-foot manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Arizona, that is expected to create more than 1,800 jobs in the area.
FMCSA Declares Ohio Driver Imminent Hazard Following Fatal Crash
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has declared an Ohio-licensed commercial driver an imminent hazard to public safety following a fatal crash that killed four children involving drugs and driver distraction.
6 Things Top Retreaders Want Fleets to Know
We asked Modern Tire Dealer magazine’s 2020 Top 10 Retreaders for their thoughts on what fleets should know to help them have a successful retread program.
187 new truck parking spots stops open in Illinois and Utah
Love’s adds two new locations
Nikola breaks ground on futuristic plant
COOLIDGE, Ariz. — Nikola Corp. is one step closer to bringing a futuristic 1-million sq.-ft. manufacturing facility to Coolidge, Ariz., following an official groundbreaking ceremony Thursday. “This has been an incredible journey for Nikola Corporation….
Driver declared ‘imminent hazard’ after accident that killed 4 kids
Driver faces numerous charges