Schneider Offers Instant Load Booking for Third Party Carriers
Schneider has launched an automated tool that enables third party carriers to instantly book loads at the click of a button.
Port of New York, New Jersey Buys Solar Chargers for Growing Electric Vehicle Fleet
The New York/New Jersey Port Authority has purchased two of Envision Solar International’s EV Arc 2020 charging units to charge its growing fleet of electric vehicles and provide power in emergency situations.
Cummins to Trim Workforce in Line with Market Demand
Engine maker Cummins Inc. is planning to lay off about 2,000 workers due to the downturn in the market.
Dart Transit Chronicles its History in Podcast Series
To commemorate its 85th anniversary, Dart Transit Company has announced a 15-part documentary podcast series that chronicles the company’s history through interviews with industry and company leaders.
Owner-operator branches into recruiting business
When Tamara Brock got into the trucking industry she had a specific plan to lease a truck, pay it off within five years, and then come off the roD. Before trucking, Brock ran her own tax business. When her business went under Brock found herself falli…
Jayne Denham video features ‘Ice Road Truckers’ stars
Australian country-rock singer Jayne Denham‘s “Black Coffee & White Lines” music video is now out, and features a few familiar faces. Ice Road Truckers stars Lisa Kelly, Carey Hall, and Maya Sieber-Pyskaty joined Denham for the vi…
News roundup, Nov. 26: Wreaths Across America needs more drivers; increased police presence on I-40 this week
Wreaths Across America needs more drivers to deliver wreaths for the Dec. 14 nationwide event. There will be increased police presence on I-40 from coast-to-coast around Thanksgiving.
POLL: Plans for Thanksgiving this year?
What’s your plan for Thursday, whether another day in the life on the road as an OTR hauler, back home with the family or friends, or otherwise traveling? … What are you up to?
8 Fleet Forward Conference Takeaways
Data management and protection, electrification, telematics, video technology, mobile servicing, shared mobility, and advanced safety tech took center stage in San Jose.
Video: Bryan Hutchens’ 1996 Peterbilt 379, powering his ‘Generations Express’ independent business
Hutchens’ Okla.-based Generations Express independent business builds on his youth in a trucking family, wrenching on motors similar to the Cat 3406E in this 1996 Peterbilt while his parents hauled reefer freight out of California to various parts.