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Controversial trucks-only toll signed into law by R.I. governor
With the bill signed into law, drivers of class 8 trucks will pay a maximum of $20 to travel through the state along Interstate 95 one-way. Each electronic toll gantry a trucker passes under would cost about $3. The maximum daily charge would be $40.
February 12, 2016
Business
House committee clears bill that exempts carriers from complying with state laws on driver pay, breaks
The trucking-relevant clauses would: (1) Block states from requiring drivers to take meal and rest breaks, if such a law is on the books at the state level, (2) exempt carriers from penalties for not requiring drivers to take state-law-required breaks and (3) Allow carriers, as employers, to skirt any state laws requiring drivers be paid “separate or additional compensation” beyond mileage or other base pay.
February 12, 2016
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XPO closing seven rural Con-way terminals, keeping Con-way’s truckload division
The company announced it will close seven terminals it acquired during the Con-way purchase, and also that it will keep the Con-way Truckload division.
February 12, 2016
Business
UPS Freight president Holmes to retire, McArdle to assume mantle
UPS Freight president Jack Holmes has announced he will retire this year, effective June 30, after 37 years with the company. Rich McArdle, most recently UPS’ Mid-Atlantic District Manager, has been promoted and will assume responsibilities as president of UPS Freight in June.
February 12, 2016
Business
Anti-coercion rule now in effect, protects drivers from brokers, carriers threatening ‘economic harm’
A new federal rule that implements large fines for carriers, shippers and brokers caught pressuring drivers to operate beyond federal safety regulations, such as when they’re out of hours, is now in effect, as is a new system for truckers to file complaints for alleged coercion instances with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
February 12, 2016
Business
Indicators: Where carriers see driver wages going, recent reports on freight
Driver wage growth and what carriers expect for 2016, and the latest reports on freight movement in December and January.
February 11, 2016
Business
Rhode Island’s controversial trucks-only toll plan approved by state legislature, governor expected to sign
Rhode Island is one step closer to enacting the nation’s only toll policy that targets only Class 8 trucks. Trucking groups have spoken out loudly against the plan in recent months, with the Rhode Island Trucking Association warning lawmakers that truck drivers will avoid traveling through the state if the Class 8 truck tolls are enacted.
February 11, 2016
Business
Daimler Trucks opens new PDC in Dallas
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) says it is opening a new 275,000 square foot parts distribution center (PDC) in Dallas, Texas.
February 11, 2016
Business
Blaming detention time, carrier requests exemption from keeping logs for its short haul drivers
The request would exempt Farruggio’s drivers who stay within the 100 air-mile radius but occasionally exceed the 12-hour limitation from having to complete a daily record of duty status. The company says approximately 12 percent of its drivers exceed the 12-hour limitation on a weekly basis, primarily due to waiting times at rail yards and piers.
February 11, 2016
Business
Sprinter intros new, lower cost Worker model
Worker comes with a base price of $32,495 at the dealer, roughly $4,000 cheaper than a base model Sprinter 2500.
February 11, 2016
Business
Google awarded patent for ‘autonomous delivery platform’
Google’s patent and concept for delivery is one where shipper and receiver meet each other half way.
February 11, 2016
Business
Inspection is key in the life of a braking system
Advancements in braking systems have helped make today’s commercial trucks safer than ever, but they are only as effective as their maintenance routines.
February 11, 2016
Business
Former trainer sues CRST in wake of alleged racial discrimination, harassment
A current owner-operator and former CRST Expedited driver trainer has filed a lawsuit against CRST claiming his boss regularly harassed him because of his skin color, insulted and humiliated him in front of his peers and, ultimately, publicly assaulted him and fired him.
February 10, 2016
Business
Crime report: Fraudulent overweight state permits, illegal operation of a trucking company
An Ohio man has been charged with providing fraudulent overweight state permits, and a Massachusetts man has been charged with the illegal operation of a trucking company.
February 10, 2016
Business
Grand Island Express, Halvor Lines choose Stay Metrics platform for drivers
Grand Island Express and Halvor Lines are now using a custom-fit driver rewards, research and engagement platform from Stay Metrics to enhance the workplace experience of their drivers.
February 10, 2016
Business
NTSB begins finalizing report on fatal 2014 Illinois crash, findings include egregious HOS violations, falsified logs
NTSB investigators presented their findings to the full Board, which included trucker fatigue and logbook falsification, as well as “inadequacy of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration efforts to address the safety deficiencies of high-risk carriers or prioritize action to halt their operations.”
February 10, 2016
Business
Carroll Fulmer Logistics signs with Vertical Alliance Group for online driver training
The Infinit-i Prime system’s short training segments were a big improvement over the other online training platforms that Carroll Fulmer Logistics had utilized in the past.
February 9, 2016
Business
Suppressed diesel prices slowing adoption of natgas trucks
ACT Research sees growth of the adoption of natural gas as a fuel for transportation in the U.S., but doesn’t expect to see double-digit sales expansion on the horizon over the next few years.
February 9, 2016
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