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Dysfunctional government a major obstacle for trucking industry, former ATA president Bill Graves says
“We’ve got to figure out how to pay for road and bridge construction in this country,” Graves said. “To move this nation’s economy, we have to figure out a way to make our infrastructures safer. Estimates say we need to spend $100-170 billion. Currently we spend about $60 billion.”
September 15, 2016
Business
Capacity crisis, rate boom likely in the coming year, experts say
The regulatory swath barreling toward the trucking industry — highlighted by electronic logging devices and greenhouse gas emissions standards — combined with likely increases in fuel costs and an uptick in freight could push the trucking industry into a full-fledged capacity crisis as soon as late next year, says FTR economist Noel Perry.
September 14, 2016
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Carriers need to plan for potential global recession, transpo economists say
Despite strong headwinds from various sources, the U.S. economy continues to grow slowly, but carriers need to have a plan in place for the coming years should the economy reverse course and dip into a recession. That was the message from two transportation economists Wednesday at the 2016 FTR Conference, ongoing this week in Indianapolis, Ind.
September 14, 2016
Business
CVSN says Right to Repair kinks still need ironing out
Commercial Vehicle Right to Repair Coalition President Marc Karon says multiple OEMs have been slow to provide all diagnostic software and in some cases the tools provided are unable to do everything they’re supposed to.
September 14, 2016
Business
ATRI, Mayo Clinic surveys seek carrier feedback on driver med exams
ATRI and the Mayo Clinic say the research will indicate how effective the NRCME process is in improving the DOT physical process, as well as making sure medical examiners understand the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s regulations and guidance for issuing medical certificates.
September 14, 2016
Business
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week ongoing this week
Spearheaded by the American Trucking Associations, NTDAW is coordinated each year to show the country’s 3.5 million truck drivers that carriers, shippers and the rest of the industry appreciate the job they do, ATA says.
September 14, 2016
Business
Test drive: Mack’s new mDrive HD 14-speed AMT
Carrying a fully loaded Class 8 dump truck backwards up a hill isn’t the kind of application you’ll see often at any jobsite.
September 14, 2016
Business
Twin Pines seeks ‘on-demand’ tech for blue-collar service fleet
With his background as an IT consultant, Andy Hopkins has a vision for Twin Pines to be a high-tech, on-demand service company.
September 13, 2016
Business
Volvo shows off its SuperTruck, achieves 88% freight efficiency boost
SuperTruck led technologies will spearhead much of Volvo’s 2017 powertrain including the “wave” piston, a one-box after treatment system, a common rail fuel injection and turbo compounding option for the D13. Volvo says the SuperTruck tops 12 mpg.
September 13, 2016
Business
New Omnitracs module predicts driver turnover using e-log data
The Omnitracs ELD Driver Retention Model uses data from electronic hours-of-service (HOS) applications to detect subtle changes in driver habits
September 13, 2016
Business
MercuryGate integrates carrier LoadPay platform from Truckstop.com
LoadPay lets brokers and shippers schedule automated payments to carriers with the option of PayMeNow, a quick payment solution.
September 13, 2016
Business
Craig Fiander joins FourKites; leaves ALK after 20 years.
FourKites, provider of a cloud-based platform for supply chain visibility and real-time tracking, announced that Craig Fiander has joined the company as senior vice president of business development. Craig was most recently vice president, strategic alliances for the enterprise solutions business unit at ALK Technologies, a Trimble Company. In this role, Craig led the channel […]
September 13, 2016
Business
Pegasus TransTech promotes Elnahwy as CTO
Pegasus TransTech, a provider of enterprise mobility and business process automation software, announced that Salem Elnahwy has been promoted to chief technology officer. Pegasus TransTech says the newly created role highlights the company’s focus on engineering excellence. Mr. Elnahwy will lead its development, quality assurance, and user experience organization and report to the president and chief executive officer. […]
September 13, 2016
Business
U.S. diesel price flat in most recent week
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fell for the second straight week — albeit, only slightly — during the week ending Sept. 12, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
September 12, 2016
Business
Could FMCSA’s study lead the way to younger professional truckers?
Industry groups including ATA and the Truckload Carriers Association have long advocated for lowering the minimum driving age for commercial motor vehicle operators operating in interstate commerce, but to no avail. But a new pilot program initiated last month by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could open the door for under-21 drivers, at least in part.
September 12, 2016
Business
ATA, OOIDA ask FMCSA to extend public comment period on speed limiter rule
ATA, who filed a petition in 2007 asking the DOT to implement a speed limiter mandate in the trucking industry, calls the DOT’s Aug. 26-released proposed “a dramatic departure” from its petition.
September 12, 2016
Business
ATA names new CFO
The American Trucking Associations announced Sept. 12 that Rusty Duckworth has been promoted to the position of chief financial officer.
September 12, 2016
Business
Pitt Ohio develops tech for ETA shipment status
The company says the technology reduces incoming phone calls and gives its customers greater peace of mind knowing their shipments are on the way.
September 9, 2016
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