2019: 365 days of trucking wrapped up in one story
By any reasonable standard, 2019 has been a busy year for the American trucking industry and those who make a living in it. At times it was rewarding, at other times it was especially frustrating. We’ve have tried to wrap up what went on in sever…
Truckers offer their opinions on FMCSA’s accomplishments
As most Americans were busy figuring out how to take off work and begin celebrating New Year’s Eve early, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration posted its list of accomplishments for 2019 on its Facebook page. The post said: Year in Rev…
Twice as many truckers face random drug tests
The new year will begin with it a new demand by the federal government to test more truckers for alcohol and drug use. Currently, 25% of all truckers must be tested. But, results from a 2018 survey have triggered a requirement that doubles that amount …
Let us help you keep your resolutions for a better 2020
If you’re wanting to kickstart your new year with resolutions then we’ve got some ideas on apps to help you get started. 1. For the person wanting to improve their fitness: Sweat and Beachbody on Demand The Sweat app is the creation of pers…
RoadPro celebrates new year with contest for truckers
You could start 2020 with some new gear to make your time on the road, more comfortable, more connected and safer, and all you have to do is enter the latest contest from a leading supplier of trucker equipment. RoadPro Family of Brands kicks off the n…
Winter winds have no respect for this tractor-trailer
This Amazon Prime tractor-trailer got shoved around by high winds on Interstate 25 in Colorado Wednesday, Jan. 1. The National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder posted some wind gusts reached 80 mph.
EPA Truck NOx Pre-Rule Faces Bumpy Ride
The EPA is looking to establish more stringent heavy-duty diesel truck emission standards for oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and other pollutants. The exact rule may well hinge on public comments— and the agency may be deluged by them, both pro and con, give…
Wilson Logistics Adopts Next-Generation TMS Platform
Wilson Logistics, a Missouri-based multi-modal transportation and logistics service provider, is using new technology in the form of the cloud-based EKA Omni-TMS to help it meet shipper needs for real-time visibility and integration.
NACFE Fleets Saved Almost $900 Million in Fuel Costs
The North American Council for Fuel Efficiency’s 2019 Annual Fleet Fuel Study found that the 21 participating fleets have saved almost $900 million in combined fuel costs since 2017. But there’s a “significant” performance gap between them and typical …
Celadon granted final court approval to pay $4.6M to drivers; $900k for contractors
A federal bankruptcy court on Friday stamped final approval on Celadon’s request to pay drivers at least partial compensation amidst its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.