As Clearinghouse rule approaches, here are the steps owner-operators must take to comply
Independents and small fleets must comply by Jan. 6. Leased operators likely will need an account, too.
State of the Commercial Truck Tire Industry
The commercial tire market in 2019 has seen a greater impact of tariffs and duties, impact from the last-mile delivery segment, but overall stability in pricing. Changes are coming.
The truck booting trap, and one small fleet owner’s ongoing crusade for a solution
Local and/or state regs around booting and towing vary considerably, as small fleet owner Leander Richmond has most certainly found in his efforts to raise awareness among truckers and law enforcement about the more predatory boots in that business. He…
FMCSA denies request for 18.5-hour on-duty period from environmental emergency response companies
FMCSA in its denial said there is no basis to allow drivers to drive after the 18th hour of coming on duty. The companies noted its drivers would not exceed eight hours of driving time during a shift, but FMCSA said it doesn’t believe limiting drivers …
News roundup, Nov. 8: NAIT donates $50,000 to Wreaths Across America, truckers headset recognized for innovation
NAIT donated $50,000 to Wreaths Across America to help offset fuel costs for independent truckers helping deliver live balsam wreaths to veterans cemeteries across the country. Rand McNally ClearDryve headset/headphones combo recognized for innovation.
New lighting standard comes into force in 2021
OTTAWA, Ont. — Transport Canada is introducing a new lighting standard to help vehicles and drivers see, and be seen, the department said in a post on its website. As of September 2021, the Canadian Vehicle Lighting Regulation will require…
Trucking musicians join TCGO fundraising campaign
PARK CITY, Kan. –The organization that helps truckers and their families is partnering with trucking’s top musicians to raise funds this holiday season. The Trucker’s Christmas Group. Org has announced that it will be working with many musicians,…
Driver dies as tractor-trailer falls from I-10 in San Antonio
Train slams into tractor-trailer in ND
Transervice Shop Foreman Assists Occupants of Downed Helicopter
A Transervice shop foreman helped three people exit a crashed helicopter.