ATA: Truck Driver Shortage Hits Record High of 80,000
The American Trucking Associations estimates that in 2021 the truck driver shortage will climb to a record high. If current trends continue, how big will the shortage get?
Extended Cycling & Part Shortages Stress Warranty Recovery in 2021
Supply chain constraints make it difficult to get replacement vehicles leading to extended cycling of those currently in service. This is pushing the envelope of warranty coverage that is exacerbated by a shortage of replacement parts.
SoCal Ports Introduce Ocean Carrier Surcharge to Clear Idle Cargo
In an aim to expedite the movement of cargo, the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will assess a surcharge to ocean carriers for import containers that dwell on marine terminals.
Geotab, GM Deliver Real-Time In-Vehicle Driver Coaching
Geotab, GM, and OnStar Business Solutions team up on a safety service which provides audible alerts to help encourage safer driving behaviors.
Paccar Recognized as Top Company for Women to Work for In Transportation
Paccar Parts is one of nearly 100 companies employees and business partners voted on to determine this year’s honorees.
Global News Roundup: German Company Moves into Hydrogen Trucks
ICYMI: A roundup of global trucking industry news from Quantron, Ballard Power Systems, Plus, Hyzon Motors, Volta Trucks, Volvo Trucks India, and more.
Hino Edge Connected Vehicle Solution Replaces Hino Insight
This new solution replaces Hino Insight and is included on qualifying 2022 model-year and newer Hino conventional trucks as standard equipment.
Pilot offers free meals on Veterans Day, supports vets charity
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Driver Strain, Damage & Downtime
How last-mile fleets can mitigate the pitfalls of the changing supply chain environment.
Season 8 Episode 4: Driving into the 3G Sunset
Next spring, wireless service providers will begin shutting down their 3G wireless networks. Mobile devices still using 3G technology will quit working. On this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, Michael Bloom of SmartWitness explains what will happen whe…