Driver arrested for shooting pellet gun at motorists
On Highway 169 in Oklahoma
Orbcomm ELD now in French, Spanish
Orbcomm’s electronic logging device (ELD) will now communicate with French Canadian and Spanish drivers in their native tongues.
KLLM Driving Academy, new terminal coming to Indiana
KLLM Transport Services is expanding its operations in Burns Harbor, Indiana with a 60,000-square-foot facility that will house offices, drivers lounge, and driving academy. The multipurpose facility will have three floors, including a basement level. …
Shipper conditions remained positive in August
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Shipper conditions improved in August, reflecting a still-positive rate outlook, according to the latest FTR Shippers Condition Index. The August reading of 6.4 was up from July, but lower than June’s 8.8 reading, which FTR says lik…
Engagement key for association momentum
Why should you want to be an Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) carrier member? What’s in it for you? There are many reasons. As always, safety is what we deliver. We believe now more than ever the AMTA stands as…
Driver shortage? Look at the numbers
“If I had a dollar for every time I heard the term, ‘truck driver shortage,’ I wouldn’t be here today.” Those are the words of Kristen Monaco, associate commissioner at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Office of Compensation and…
The Speed of Technology Just Jumped into Hyperspace
Google has discovered the secret to quantum computing. If you think the pace of change and disruption is insane now — just wait.
Eaton Teases Electric Truck Transmission Ahead of NACV Show
Eaton said its new four-speed electrified vehicle transmission operates at higher speeds than its traditional internal combustion gearbox counterparts, with gears optimized for typical electric motor performance and power curves for maximum efficiency.
Collaboration key to riding out volatility: shippers, 3PLs
[caption caption="Shippers, third-party logistics providers, and trucking companies say they must be frank in their discussions about rising costs and collaboration in order to be more efficient. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]With pri…
VanGripper keeps workers secure on trailer rooftops
Deneigement Toitures Excel’s VanGripper restraint system offers extra support for those who have to work on top of semi-trailers or cube vans.