Carry a few extra pounds? 4 tips on how to get rid of them
Why your wright matters
POLL: If the election were today, which candidate would get your vote for President?
With the Democratic Party primary field having reduced considerably following several primary contests, which of the contenders for the Presidency, including the incumbent, would you vote for today if any? Weigh in via the poll here.
Electric Dreams vs. Current Realities
Sean Waters, Daimler Trucks North America’s vice president of Product Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, said that “diesel will be here for a long while and [knowing] total cost of ownership remains the main motivator of acceptance for battery-electric…
Drivers most important part of supply chain. Have a cookie!
Golden Rule is a good beginning
TuSimple Expands UPS Autonomous Routes
TuSimple has expanded autonomous truck service for current customer UPS to 20 trips per week and has added an additional route between Phoenix, Arizona, and El Paso, Texas.
‘Over the Road’ episode 2: Why we drive
“Long Haul Paul” Marhoefer and contributing producer Lacy Roberts deliver tale of two truckers, built around Grand Island, Nebraska — with former real-estate agent Kenyette Godhigh-Bell approaching the anniversary of her maiden voyage trucking, and th…
Credit data change affects mid-rated truck buyers
After getting tight during the 2008-2009 recession, credit standards for owner-operators eventually loosened. That’s now changing a little. Fair Isaac Corp., which created the FICO credit scores used by many lenders, is adjusting its computations to mo…
ECONOMIC WATCH: Truck orders plunge as fleet uncertainty rises
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Orders for Class 8 trucks fell sharply in February to a total of 14,100 units, according to preliminary data from FTR. That marked an “unexpected” 20% drop from January orders, marked the lowest order activity for a…
Canadian fleets sweep TCA overall safety awards
ORLANDO, Fla. – Erb International and Bison Transport took top honors as the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) safest overall fleets. Erb won in the less than 25 million mile category, while Bison was top fleet in the large carrier division.……
Trucking Prepares as First Effects of Coronavirus Hit Port Trucking Hardest
Thus far, the novel Coronavirus is mostly affecting fleet operators operating out of West Coast ports. But the remainder of the industry — and continent — is watching unfolding events carefully.