FMCSA Wants to Extend Paper Medical Certificate Requirement
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants extend the requirement that truck drivers keep a paper copy of their medical certificate with them when they’re on the job.That requirement was supposed to end in 2012 when a new reporting system…
Carrier Survey Says Expectations Still Strong
The recent Second Quarter Business Expectations Survey completed by Transport Capital Partners found more than 80 percent of the carriers responding were expecting volume increases within the next 12 months.
Stage is Set for Long Run-Up in Class 8 Vehicle Demand
Despite some recent easing in freight growth and a softening in the path of the U.S. economy, demand for commercial vehicles continues to be strong.
Roadrunner Transportation Systems Promotes Two Executives
Roadrunner Transportation Systems has promoted Scott Dobak to president of its Less-than-Truckload segment and Brian van Helden to president of its Truckload segment.
Stage set for long run-up in Class 8 vehicle demand: ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Despite some recent easing in freight growth and a softening in the path of the US economy, demand for commercial vehicles continues to be strong, according to the most recent data reported by ACT Research Co. (ACT). … [Full S…
Daimler Trucks North America Creates New PR Position
Daimler Trucks North America appointed Dave Giroux director, public relations and corporate communications.
Local man and his dog survive Joplin tornado
Truck driver Michael P. Foster, age 59, a resident of Pleasanton had been on the long haul between Kansas City and Dallas.
Closing parts of I-29 hurting truckers
For truck drivers, the road through Council Bluffs, Iowa, on I-29 is not nearly as simple as road signs indicate.
Dump Truck Driver Salary
With a pay ranging from approximately $40,000 to $45,000 per annum, dump truck drivers do have a respectable amount of earnings.
Freight Shipping Volumes Flat, Economy ‘Stalled,’ Cass Says
Freight shipments declined slightly in May as the economy displayed more signs of slowdown, according to the Cass Freight Index for the month.