Spot rates hold steady to start 2020
Per-mile rates on the spot market continued to hum along in January, according to data from Truckstop.com, which compiles rates data from its broker-carrier transactions.
Meet 2 deaf women who beat the odds to become truck drivers
When Suzie Helgerson, 54, drives down the highway in her big rig, she sees emergency vehicles before most hearing people hear the sirens. Helgerson has been deaf since she became sick with German measles at the age of 6. She wears a hearing aid and com…
Transport Pro Launches E-Signature Tool for Drivers and Brokers
Transport Pro has announced a new e-signature tool to make it easier for brokers to share electronic rate confirmations with carriers.
First Look: Mack is Back in Medium-Duty [Photos]
HDT Executive Editor David Cullen gives you a the first look at Mack Trucks’ new Class 6 MD6 and Class 7 MD7 truck models. The rollout of the new series on Jan. 30, 2020 at the OEM’s new production plant in Salem, Virginia, marked Mack’s return to the …
Royal Truck and Equipment Tests Vocational Autonomous Trucks on Florida Highway
Royal Truck and Equipment develops autonomous platooning technology for vocational and municipal applications such as sweepers, water trucks, line stripers, or maintenance trucks.
Opinions mixed on increased biodiesel content in Manitoba fuel supply
WINNIPEG, Man. – Manitoba’s announcement that it will increase the content of biodiesel in its fuel supply from 2% to 5% has been met with varying reactions from those in the trucking industry. From the onset, the Manitoba Trucking Association…
News roundup, Feb. 4: Meritor supplying powertrains for electric heavy-duty Peterbilt trucks; trucking co. owners ordered to forfeit nearly $1.5M
Peterbilt has named Meritor the supplier for electric powertrains for its heavy-duty 579EV and 520EV battery-powered electric trucks. The former owners of a Utah-based trucking company were ordered to forfeit nearly $1.5 million as a result of a wire f…
Cargo Transporters Invests in Drivers
Cargo Transporters, Inc. has made several investments aimed at enhancing driver comfort. Included are additional features to its driver app, new tractors, and expansive parking facilities.
New fines, inspections coming in ‘Driver Inc.’ fight
OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada’s federal government will roll out a series of initiatives this year in the fight against Driver Inc. – a business model that involves mis-classifying employees as independent contractors. Legislative changes to come into force in…
BlackBerry, Trimble Partner on Asset Monitoring Capabilities
BlackBerry Limited has integrated it BlackBerry Radar solution with Trimble’s TMW.Suite and TruckMate transportation management system solutions.