Driver Refused to Drive Without Safety Measure, Wins Damages
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined that UPS Freight violated the Surface Transportation Assistance Act when managers retaliated against a driver who refused to drive without an ELD being mounted.
Trucker hauling snowmobiles follows GPS, gets stuck
On scenic Wyoming highway
Lightning Systems Raises $41M for Electric Powertrain Ramp Up
The proceeds from the new funding will be used to ramp up production to fulfill new orders for electric powertrains for Ford Transits, Ford E-450s, Ford F-59 step vans, Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6500XD trucks, and Lightning Electric city buses.
Veteran, wounded in Iraq, finds success in trucking industry
Earlier this fall, Tina Copeland obtained what much of society views as a mark of a successful life: she bought a home of her own. It’s a small farm in Illinois Copeland calls her “little piece of heaven.” Obtaining a home, finding a …
Managing and Reducing Accidents in 2019
One place fleet managers are looking for help in reducing incident rates: advanced technology. But safety policies should not be ignored.
Tools to help truckers get their jobs done
Rand McNally’s ClearDryve 180 2-In-1 headphones/headset, Cobra’s DASH2316D dual-view dashcam, Cobra’s 29 LX Max CB with smartphone features, Plantronics’ Voyager 104 Bluetooth wireless over-the-head headset, and the Coin Capsule for organizing change….
Free MATS online registration opens
Free online pre-registration for the 2020 Mid-America Trucking Show opened earlier this week. The annual show returns to the Kentucky Exhibition Center in Louisville March 26-28. Show Location: Kentucky Expo Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, Kentu…
Nominations for CVSA award close Dec. 13
The deadline to nominate an exceptional trucker for a major award is approaching. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is accepting nominations for its 2020 International Driver Excellence Award until Dec. 13. The award recognizes individuals who go …
What I Want from an Electric Pickup
If an automaker can make an electric truck like the one I’m laying out here, I’m all in.