Trucking, truckers continue to cope with COVID-19
The trucking industry continues to respond to the growing outbreak of the COVID-19 outbreak. Some federal hours of service regulations have been relaxed for those hauling necessary medical supplies and food items and states are responding with changes …
The Adaptable Generation – Learn to Engage the Millennial Technicians
Field service fleets are under constant pressure to meet new, higher demands making it critical to find and keep the strongest workforce possible. In this eBook, we’ll walk through what’s happening in the industry now, as well as how you can engage an …
Survey Says: Emissions
HDT’s Survey Says reader survey looks at EPA emissions standards, sustainability efforts, and moving to greener truck engines.
Finalists named for Female Driver of the Year award
The Women In Trucking Association and Walmart announced today three finalists for the 2020 Female Driver of the Year award. The inaugural award recognizes “outstanding female professional drivers who lead the industry in safety while actively enh…
TomTom Trucker 620 GPS helps keep you on track
A recent survey by a trucking industry research organization identified the 100 worst bottlenecks for truck traffic on U.S. highways. The annual study found these traffic chokepoints cost the trucking industry more than $74 billion and waste 1.2 billio…
MATS victim of growing COVID-19 outbreak
The Mid-America Trucking Show scheduled for March 26-28 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville will not go on as planned. Show management last week posted a statement to the MATS website: “It is with a heavy heart and deep regret that we annou…
Wellington Group expands into U.S. market
GUELPH, Ont. – A fast-growing Ontario freight hauler has expanded into the U.S. and says it isn’t yet done expanding. Wellington Group of Companies recently announced the acquisition of Hudson, Wisc.-based Trucking Proz, adding 25 tractors and 42 trail…
Mack 85,000-pound Tandem Axles Available
Mack Trucks recently introduced the Mack S852, an 85,000-lb. gross axle weight rating of its proprietary tandem drive axles, which is available for order now.
How Solar Can Solve Liftgate Battery Woes
Fleets across North America share a common problem: work ow interruption resulting from battery failure. Learn how Solar can put a stop to idling, lengthen your liftgate battery’s lifespan, and save your fleet money.
New Jersey restricts travel; truckers share what they see
EDITOR’S NOTE: As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow and spread, it becomes continuously more important for members of the trucking industry to be well informed about what’s happening and where, and what’s being done about it. That’s especia…