LA, LB Ports: Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Trucks Ready for Drayage Operations
Near-zero-emission natural gas trucks have been deemed feasible for drayage operations by the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. A May 2020 addendum to their Feasibility Assessment for Drayage Trucks upgraded currently available trucks to the highest…
Ontario extends deadlines for plates, licences until at least July 1
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has further extended the validation period for a series of licences, vehicle plates, and other products until at least July 1 – and other extensions may still come because of Covid-19 disruptions. …
Transparency, history, strategy from the other side of the fence with a food-industry broker — part 1
Listen: As the crisis of the last two months has done so much to expose bad actors among brokerages and spur a push for market fairness, Part 1 of the views from a longtime broker (and onetime former owner-operator), East Coast Transport’s Paul Berman,…
Arkansas drivers have access to COVID-19 testing
No out of pocket cost
News roundup, May 29: Trucker arrested with approximately 30 kilograms of cocaine in truck
A Texas-based trucker was arrested in Massachusetts after being stopped by troopers who found approximately 30 kilograms of what they say is cocaine. Xtra Lease is adding approximately 4,000 trailers to its fleet in 2020.
The 7 Pillars of Success for Fleet Managers in a COVID-19 World
This eBook outlines the pillars of adapting your business to the demands of a new normal to ensure ongoing success. No matter if you’ve been operating at increased levels or planning a phased return to work, you’ll be questioning what the new normal wi…
Redeploying Drivers and Assets for Dedicated Fleets During COVID-19
Stepping outside of its normal dedicated carriage mode, Transervice Logistics was able to provide additional resources to one customer during the COVID-19 crisis.
Newly Expanded Philips Commercial Lighting Program
Lumileds recently expanded its Philips commercial lighting selection to more than 220 products, including an expanded line of Philips LongerLife commercial bulbs.
ZF finalizes Wabco acquisition
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany – ZF has announced it has closed its acquisition of Wabco, forming a global integrated systems provider for commercial vehicle technologies. With the acquisition complete, ZF’s focus will be to expand its commercial vehicle ser…
Transportation is no stranger to cost/benefit questions raised by COVID-19
While cost/benefit numbers are worth taking into account, it’s usually common sense, and sometimes common political pressure, sensible or not, that rules the day.