Vaccination mandate may not apply to many solo truckers & court issues stay
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Tight capacity cementing elevated US truck, LTL rates into 2022
[caption caption="Already stressed trucking capacity has been further tested by a growing imbalance in retail and industrial demand. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]Hopes are fading among US shippers that truck capacity and pricing w…
Gatik, Walmart Achieve Fully Driverless Deliveries
Gatik’s deployment with Walmart in Arkansas will be first time that an autonomous trucking company has removed the safety driver from a commercial delivery route on the middle mile.
$1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passes House, goes to Biden for his signature … finally
The bill includes $110 billion for roads, bridges, and other major projects…
How to Leverage Data as a Fleet Safety Tool
Discover how data can help fleet managers identify problem areas that need to be addressed, and even predict which drivers are most likely to be involved in a crash.
Ford Debuts E-Transit Pilot Vehicles
Penske Truck Leasing and National Grid have added preproduction E-Transit vans to their fleets. Both will evaluate E-Transit’s capabilities, driving experience, and charging for their applications.
Truckers have their say about supply chain issues
Drivers’ list of problems includes usual suspects: Pay, ELDs, hours, detention time, lack of parking, regulations…
Yes, it’s a pain, but it’s time to set your clocks back an hour this weekend
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Longer Drug Testing Turnaround Times Are Causing Frustration
Companies enrolled in drug and alcohol testing programs are dealing with significant delays since the recent CCF deadline. Due to issues that have been caused by the transition, many employers have been waiting weeks to get their result.
Could Some Drivers be Exempt from Vaccine Mandate?
Could exemptions to the new COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees who work alone apply to truck drivers?