Survey finds many truckers say they can’t afford to retire
How truckers compare to other workers
ECONOMIC WATCH: U.S. Bank freight index ends 2019 on soft note
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Overall freight shipment volumes and spending by U.S. shippers finished 2019 up 3.4% year-over-year, according to the U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index. But the index ended the year on a soft note, with both volumes and spending̷…
GM Releases eBoost Trailer for Faster Braking
With eBoost systems on both the truck and trailer and proper software to enable communication, the stopping distance of a truck and trailer improved by up to 20% from 60 mph to zero.
Driver fights fire at accident scene; honored for his efforts
Accident on I-280 in New Jersey
New Pilot travel center has 48 truck parking spots
Has 5 showers, 8 diesel lanes
ACT Research: Freight Rates Slide, 2020 Outlook Improves
The latest reports from ACT Research show improvement in for-hire freight volumes, but also a slide in the Freight Rate Index in December and a slight improvement in the economic outlook for 2020.
New Jersey Cracks Down on Independent Contractor Misclassification
While one New Jersey bill that attempted to change the way the state determines who’s an independent contractor did not make it through the recently ended special legislative session, the state’s governor has signed several other new laws that “create …
News roundup, Jan. 22: Diesel prices not impacted by rising tension with Iran; N.J. punts on ABC test, for now; Averitt donates $1M to St. Jude
Fuel pricing experts with EIA and ProMiles noted no significant changes in diesel prices as a result of the recent rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran. New Jersey’s legislature passes new contractor laws but punts on ‘ABC’ test — for now. Averit…
Snap-on checks temps with diagnostic laser
Snap-on is getting a read on temperatures with the new diagnostic thermal laser, which laser-guided temperature readings, thermal imaging, and storage for hundreds of images – all in a single tool. Featuring laser and thermal components, it will measur…
Major Companies Accelerate EV Fleet Transition Through New Alliance
Several fleets have joined the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance to advance their commitments to fleet electrification.