TravelCenters of America Expand with Franchising
TravelCenters of America recently accelerated its network expansion strategy by actively pursuing franchising opportunities.
Can ELDs Help Track COVID-19 Cases?
Knowing where drivers have been, when they were there, and who they contacted can help fleets prevent the spread of COVID-19 internally, and potentially warn other fleets and customers of exposure to an infected driver.
Amid anemic freight market, some independents see glimmer of hope
While COVID-19-related freight and rate problems persist, a recent Overdrive survey shows an increasing share of respondents is optimistic that conditions will improve soon.
News roundup, May 20: OOIDA calls on DOT for increased broker transparency
OOIDA is petitioning FMCSA to take action to improve broker transparency for carriers. Owner-operator customers of EchoDrive Preferred can receive a 50% discount on TruckPark. A new TA Express opened in Mt. Vernon, Texas. New lighting options from dist…
NACFE Updates TPS Confidence Report, Looks to Further Updates
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) recently completed a revision of its Tire Pressure Systems Confidence Report, originally published in 2013. NACFE is currently assessing other reports to update.
Preventable, or not: How to DataQ for FMCSA’s crash review program
Having a crash determined to be non-preventable in the FMCSA’s newly permanent review program could pay insurance and other dividends with its removal from carrier safety scoring in CSA. Here’s what to consider in the DataQs process for submitting the …
Nauto Launches AI-Powered Predictive Collision Alerts
Predictive Collision Alerts fuse driver behavior, vehicle movement, traffic elements, and contextual data to help predict and prevent collisions
Loadsmart targets untapped digital transload opportunity
[caption caption="Loadsmart has tackled modes outside of truckload since a 2019 investment by Maersk"][/caption]One of the more prominent freight brokers to emerge in the ongoing phase of venture capital-fueled logistics technology development …
Trucking is in vogue, thanks to drivers
OTTAWA, Ont. – Truck drivers have helped boost the image of the industry because of the role they play in keeping the economy running during the Covid-19 crisis, according to a new poll. The survey of 1,800 people showed that 54% Canadians have a posit…
Old Dominion honors driver for saving autistic boy
Wins John Yowell OD Family Spirit Award