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Mack announces major Canadian Armed Forces contract
Mack Defense announced this week that it has been awarded two contracts by the Canadian Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada on behalf of the Department of National Defense to deliver more than 1,500 8×8 trucks for the Medium Support Vehicle System Standard Military Pattern program and to provide an initial five years […]
July 16, 2015
Business
Senate committee approves expansive regulatory package for highway bill; would remove CSA scores, allow under-21 drivers
The U.S. Senate’s transportation and commerce committee late Wednesday, July 15, stamped approval on a wide-ranging transportation regulatory package that would if passed remove CSA’s carrier percentile rankings from public view, allow some under-21 CDL holders to operate interstate and allow carriers to use hair tests in lieu of urine tests for driver drug screening.
July 16, 2015
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Facing July 31 deadline, House passes short-term highway funding patch
The patch is the third since 2012’s MAP-21 highway funding act expired last year, and it extends current highway funding levels through the end of the year.
July 15, 2015
Business
Rates stable in June as van, flatbed gain ground
Paid rates on the spot market were flat in June compared to the month prior, according to monthly rate data from Truckstop.com, with dry van and flatbed rates creeping up and reefer rates inching down.
July 15, 2015
Business
Court: Federal law preempts Mass. law for fleets looking to use independent contractors
A federal court has ruled Massachusetts same-delivery companies can use independent contractors after the industry took on the state’s attorney general in the matter.
July 15, 2015
Business
FMCSA denies HOS exemption requests from two movers groups
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied a request by two movers associations seeking hours-of-service exemptions, the agency announced this week.
July 15, 2015
Business
ITS Dispatch software adds lending feature via BAM Worldwide
ITS Canada, provider of ITS Dispatch, announced a new set of features to help its clients accelerate freight transactions and cash flow.
July 15, 2015
Business
CCJ Indicators: Driver turnover falls, diesel prices forecasted to stay below $3
Driver turnover fell, due partially to a slowdown in freight, while diesel is expected to remain relatively cheap.
July 15, 2015
Business
Senate proposes trucking regulatory package to attach to long-term highway bill
The package includes stipulations to remove CSA scores from public view, allow under-21 CDL holders to drive interstate and allows hair tests to satisfy driver drug testing requirements.
July 15, 2015
Business
C.R. England purchases 200 Western Star 5700 XE tractors
C.R. England this week announced the introduction of 2016 Western Star 5700 XE tractors into its fleet. Starting in July and then over the next several months, almost 200 new units will be put into service in the C.R. England fleet, with tenured solo and team drivers and million miler drivers the first to receive the […]
July 14, 2015
Business
Clueless when it comes to coolants? This white paper from Prestone can help
Cold snaps tend to focus fleet managers on coolant issues. But summers can be brutal on commercial vehicles, too. Diesel engines today run hotter than ever before. So, with the height of summer bearing down, it’s worth reviewing your fleet’s coolant strategy and status to make sure your trucks stay productive no matter how high […]
July 14, 2015
Business
Five arrested, more than $300,000 seized in Florida cargo theft ring bust
Five individuals have been arrested in connection to a cargo theft ring in Florida with a warrant out for the arrest of a sixth individual.
July 14, 2015
Business
Volvo, Navistar announce they too will skip 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show
Volvo Trucks and Navistar both announced in the last week they will be sitting out the 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show, though both say they intend to return to exhibit at the show in 2017.
July 14, 2015
Business
Racing the clock, House introduces highway funding patch, goes through year’s end
The House introduced late Monday, July 13, another short-term highway funding bill — the third since MAP-21’s expiration last year — that would extend current highway funding levels through nearly the end of the year. The current highway funding patch is set to expire July 31.
July 14, 2015
Business
Western Express outfitting fleet with EpicVue satellite TV
Western Express is installing TV systems in 1,600 power units, the largest single fleet installation of EpicVue to date.
July 14, 2015
Business
CarrierWeb shares load tracking info with MacroPoint
The companies say this development enables their mutual carrier, shipper and broker customers to instantly share freight tracking information tailored to their unique service requirements.
July 14, 2015
Business
CCJ Indicators: Trucking conditions hit 3-year low, latest freight reports
Trucking-related economic indicators reported in the last week show a mixed outlook
July 13, 2015
Business
Average diesel price hits lowest mark since April
In its weekly diesel fuel report, the Department of Energy reported the country’s at-pump diesel price average dropped 1.8 cents during the week ending July 13.
July 13, 2015
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