DTNA Service Enhancements to Further 24-Hour Downtime Goal
Daimler Trucks North America said its recent and upcoming rollouts of Techlane, Service Pre-Authorization, and TechAssist will help dealers meet its goal of 24-hour maximum repair turnaround time.
Hours of service changes unveiled; effective in September
Organizations react to changes
European truck rates face bumpy road after steady Q1
[caption caption="Volatility in Europe's trucking markets is expected as the pace of recovery varies across the continent. Photo credit: Shutterstock"][/caption]Road freight rates on Europe’s major lanes held relatively firm in the first quarte…
Hours-of-Service Final Rule Adds Flexibility to Truck Drivers’ Workdays
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on May 14 published a long-awaited final rule updating hours of service rules for commercial motor vehicle drivers that offer the industry more flexibility.
Over the Road episode 7: Long Haul Paul’s Haul of Fame
In this week’s episode, Long Haul Paul passes the mic around to some of his heroes, who share tales of trucking’s past and more. Among them are owner-operators Idella Marie Hansen, the “Pope of Pompano” Fred “Fast Freddie” Lieb (1947-2013), Ken “Shoest…
U.S. updates HoS rules, offering more flexibility to drivers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After analyzing feedback received over the past two years, the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has updated the Hours-of-Service (HoS) rules that officials say will offer more flexibility to drivers and increase safe…
ECONOMIC WATCH: Trucking has likely bottomed, but recovery will be slow
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions likely bottomed in mid-April, but a speedy recovery isn’t anticipated. That was the takeaway from a Mid-Year Economic Outlook webinar held today by industry forecaster FTR. Avery Vise, FTR’s vice-president of tru…
Coming hours of service reforms skip 14-hour pause, include 7/3 off-duty split and 30-minute break changes
The rule expands split-sleeper-berth options afforded to drivers to allow them to split their 10-hour off-duty period into windows of seven hours and three hours, in addition to the existing eight-hour, two-hour option. It also changes provisions of th…
Carrier Logistics’ New Tool Automates COVID Planning
Freight management software provider Carrier Logistics recently introduced LOCI, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool for determining the exact location type for a pick-up or delivery.
NYS Thruway rest area improvements will add truck parking
Adding showers, laundry facilities