Branded: The story of trucking’s symbols and nameplates
TORONTO, Ont. — In a patent application filed July 2, 1932, Alfred Masury wrote that he had invented “a certain new, original and ornamental design for an automobile radiator cap”, and that he was the sole owner of the work.…
Owner-op Rob Goodwin sees utility in no-broker, shipper-carrier connection platform RiteLoad
Owner-operator Rob Goodwin lauds growth in freight volumes and consistency in the shipper-carrier connection platform Riteload, who’s invested in a 33,000-square-foot office facility near Philadelphia as business grows for the company.
News roundup, Feb. 7: Cargo theft numbers increased in 2019; truckers arrested for human, drug smuggling attempts at border
The total number of cargo thefts in the U.S. increased in 2019 over the previous year, while the average values of those thefts decreased, according to SensiGuard. Truckers were arrested at the border for attempting to smuggle immigrants and drugs into…
DOT’s drug clearinghouse bugs mostly fixed, though issues linger for some owner-operators
“Mandatory use is now in effect,” for the CDL Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, FMCSA says. However, registration issues and site outages persist for drivers registering — especially independent owner-operators.
Those who sell truck parts must prepare for a changing world
The business of selling truck parts is, well, a big business by every measure. The aftermarket that cares for Canada’s Class 6-8 trucks, trailers and container chassis was worth an estimated $4.06 billion last year, according to analysts at MacKay and …
Breaking down barriers
Industry’s improvements in safety can lead to recruitment challenges
Sweeping Labor Bill Would Limit Independent Contractor Use Nationwide
Business and trucking interests are criticizing a union-backed labor bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. Among other things, the bill would rewrite how independent contractors are defined along the same lines as the controversial new AB5 …
Mack Granite Now Available with Bendix Wingman Fusion
The Mack Granite model is now available with the next generation of Bendix Wingman Fusion, improving safety for those on the road or traveling to a jobsite.
Truckers arrested in human smuggling attempts
Both incidents occurred in Texas
How will AB5 impact West Coast shippers?: TPM20 Preview
JOC Associate Editor Ari Ashe gives a preview of the TPM20 panel (2 March) on California bill AB5. For the full agenda visit: www.joc-tpm.com/agenda…