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Carriers give mixed feedback on fuel economy, maintenance costs of 2010 engines
A recent survey from acquisition firm Transport Capital Partners shows carriers have offered varying opinions on their experiences with engines equipped with 2010 emissions tech compared to those equipped with 2007 emissions technology, particularly relating ...
Prelim numbers show slip in Class 8 orders in March
According to preliminary data released this week by FTR Associates, Class 8 truck orders for the month of March totaled 21,817 units, account for a 4 percent drop from February's unusually strong showing. The numbers ...
Increased traffic gridlock points to stronger economy, report says
Your trucks and drivers may be spending more time in traffic, but that's not all bad, says a report from Inrix, as increased gridlock can be taken as a sign of hope for the economy ...
Nearly 70 percent of carriers using or testing e-logs, survey says
Two-thirds of carriers who responded to a recent survey from Transport Capital Partners said that they are either testing or using electronic logging devices on their fleet's trucks, while 35 percent of responding fleets are already ...
Freightliner recalls 46,000 Cascadia trucks
Freightliner Cascadia
According to a March 18 report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Daimler Trucks North America — parent company of Freightliner Trucks — has issued a recall 46,000 2013 and 2014 year ...
Compliance, Safety, Accountability – Where do we go from here?
This panel, held at the Great West Fleet Executive Conference in Las Vegas, May 29-30, will cover the current state of CSA and possible future improvements. Panelists includes: Collin Mooney, Deputy executive director, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, Bryan Price, senior transportation specialist, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Scott Mugno, VP safety, FedEx.
Registration is $245 and includes all sessions, meals and networking opportunities.
Obama pushes $21 billion infrastructure plan
According to a report from The Hill last week, President Barack Obama unveiled last week a plan to build public-private partnerships to improve infrastructure around the country.
The President said the plan will be part of ...
Drug and alcohol clearinghouse rule goes to White House for approval
A rule that would establish a database of CDL holders who have returned positive drug and alcohol test results was sent to the White House's Office of Management and Budget for final approval last week.
The ...
Diesel price drops below $4
The national average retail price decreased 1.3 cents to $3.99 a gallon during the week ended April 1, according to the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration. At 4.006 a a gallon during the ...
ATRI recruits carriers for operational costs research
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is inviting for-hire motor carriers to participate in an online survey that will lead to a 2012 update of its ongoing Operational Costs of Trucking report. Operational cost data ...
Fraudulent letters to trucking companies seek banking information
An example from the DOT's Office of Inspector General of a fraudulent letter requesting banking information.
The Department of Transportation's Inspector General published a bulletin last week warning motor carriers to be wary of letters ...
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Crackdown: FMCSA’s putting extra muscle into shutting down truck fleets
From in-depth coverage and data review, it's become clear that FMCSA is putting extra muscle into shutting down truck and bus fleets. Small ...
Risk & Reward, Part 1: How CSA’s data shows discrimination toward small carriers
Risk & Reward, Part 3: Industry, FMCSA at odds over CSA
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