Court approves lawsuit against R.I. truck tolls
ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations has hailed a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit that held the trucking group’s lawsuit over Rhode Island’s truck-only tolls could proceed in federal court. “…
3 Benefits of ELDs Beyond Compliance
The electronic logging device (ELD) Mandate leveled the playing field, but now that the majority of carriers in the U.S. have ELDs, fleets are taking more and more steps to become productive and safe.
Michelin and Denray Tire expand services in Western Canada
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Denray Tire is joining Michelin Retread Technologies as a franchisee manufacturing commercial truck retreads, servicing Manitoba and Saskatchewan. A family-owned and operated company in Western Canada, Denray Tire has been in busines…
Testing Positive for Marijuana: One Driver’s Story
What happens to a commercial driver who tests positive for marijuana? A DOT-mandated return-to-duty process is the only hope they have of keeping their career. Here’s one driver’s first-person story.
Cargo Visibility Better Than Ever with New Tech
New trailer telematics systems are giving shippers, fleets and receivers real-time intelligence and actionable information on the cargo trucks carry – not only where it is, but also its condition.
Are Augmented and Virtual Reality the Answer to the Tech Training Challenge? [Commentary]
Next to finding and retaining technicians, one of the biggest challenges fleets face is keeping technicians trained. While vehicle manufacturers and suppliers say they provide a variety of training in a variety of formats, fleets say they still struggl…
Isaac user conference attracts 250+
SAINT-BRUNO-de-MONTARVILLE, Que. – Isaac Instruments attracted more than 250 industry representatives to its fourth annual user conference, recently hosted at the Centre des Sciences in Montreal. “It is always an enriching experience to meet users from…
Yokohama 114R UWB to replace RY407
Yokohama Tire has unveiled a new regional haul trailer tire, the 114R ultra wide-base (UWB) model, replacing the RY407 model.
How to Secure Cargo with Air
Dunnage air bags are becoming one of the most popular solutions for freight stabilization and protection in van trailers
Former Tennessee trooper indicted on bribery charges
The former Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper worked the weigh station on I-81 in Greene County, Tennessee, and was charged after allegedly accepting payment for truck and trailer repair business referrals.