Kevin JonesBusinessWatchdog report criticizes DOD hazmat shipping, use of CSAWhen it comes to hazmat, the Department of Defense is sometimes a careless, carrier-unfriendly shipper – and instances of denying truck drivers access to secure parking could be catastrophic, a recent oversight report concludes. The report also cautions that CSA has shortcomings as a tool for DOD’s carrier selection process.May 28, 2014BusinessUSA Truck reaches agreement with shareholder group, adds board seatsUSA Truck (#44 on the CCJ Top 250) has expanded its board of directors to accommodate the struggling carrier’s largest shareholders, a deal the current board chairman characterized as “constructive.”May 26, 2014BusinessWORKSHOP: Why automated transmissions are a key component to Nussbaum’s successIllinois-based Nussbaum Transportation was a “very, very early adopter” of automated transmissions, explains CEO Brent Nussbaum. Driver safety was – and remains – the primary benefit, but as AMTs have improved, the bonuses include greater fuel economy and drivetrain reliability.May 21, 2014HomeNussbaum AMTs[envira-gallery id=”115129″]May 21, 2014BusinessTruckload rates surging; recent 6 percent upswing could continueThe latest indicators for trucking are headed in the right direction – unless, of course, you’re a shipper.May 20, 2014BusinessFMCSA e-log study ‘flawed’ by big-fleet bias, faulty data, OOIDA saysA newly released study claiming “a clear safety benefit” to electronic logs lacks the relevant data to demonstrate that such devices would reduce truck crashes, according to a review by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.May 19, 2014HomeOOIDA e-log study review[envira-gallery id=”115119″]May 18, 2014BusinessSenate EPW takes ‘first bite’ of the elephant: MAP-21 reauthorization passes unanimouslyThe Environment and Public Works committee on Thursday sent its federal transportation package to the full Senate, putting a bipartisan stamp on the six-year plan with a unanimous vote.May 16, 2014BusinessSenate committee offers six-year extension of MAP-21; freight programs to growNot wanting to mess with success, the Senate Environment and Public Works committee delivered the policy portion of a six-year surface transportation reauthorization late Monday.May 13, 2014BusinessFMCSA study shows ‘significant’ safety benefits from e-logsElectronic logs have a beneficial impact on truck safety, according to a study posted Monday by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.May 13, 2014Previous PagePage 13 of 29Next PageTop StoriesBusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerA proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is gaining powerful trucking allies.CybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
