Experts cite fuel prices and alternative energy innovation as issues facing the trucking industry
Thursday, April 21st, 2011
Many new proposals have hit the trucking industry after the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration introduced its Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.
ATA officials said they would contend HOS proposals in court if they are passed
Thursday, April 21st, 2011
Officials from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) recently announced that proposed changed in the regulations regarding drivers hours of service (HOS) may be more harmful to the industry and could have a significant negative effect on trucking safety, DC Velocity reports.
Carriers start to turn away from broker services
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
As the trucking industry is trying to tighten capacity, a new report found that carriers are trying to steer away from broker services.
State opens new electrified parking areas for truckers
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
In an effort to reduce the amount of fuel trucking companies need to purchase, businesses are launching electrified parking areas to help truckers have full use of their cab without the an idling engine.
Fuel and government sanctions concern the trucking industry
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
Fuel prices continue to soar as trucking companies and lawmakers look for ways to implement changes to reduce the cost.
Some drivers still against EOBRs
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
Many owner-operators are against the electronic on-board recorders (EOBR) proposal from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Truckers work around the clock to save town from flood
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
As rain continues to hit the Midwest, many towns are racing to protect cities from flooding. For instance, in Valley City, North Dakota a 24-hour trucking operation of nearly 100-vehicles has brought drivers into town in an effort to save the city from record breaking river levels, news station WDAY reported.
ATA releases its annual publication concerning trucking trends
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) recently released its 2011 edition of its American Trucking Trends publication, which highlights the progression of the freight hauling industry.
NPTC supports EOBR requirements
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
Electronic on-board recorders (EOBR) are meant to take the paperwork out of drivers' hands and input hours of service (HOS) information into a computerized logbook.
Trucking company violates federal laws
Monday, April 18th, 2011
The federal government has recently made changes to rules governing the trucking industry through its CSA 2010 program.