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Yokohama Tire COO Hamya shares thoughts on state of tire industry

Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) is on a roll. First, it celebrated a landmark year in 2013 with the groundbreaking of its brand new commercial plant in West Point, Mississippi and this year, the company is set to have a record year with the number of product launches it has planned to satisfy customer demand. In […]

January 13, 2014

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1. Driver availability (49.3%)

In early 2011, driver availability surged past freight pricing, freight volume and fuel costs to grab the top concern of fleet executives in the monthly Randall-Reilly MarketPulse survey and has remained there since. The responses from participants in the CCJ 2014 Economic Outlook survey certainly back that trend. According to the November 2013 MarketPulse survey, […]

January 13, 2014

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2. Freight pricing (13.6%)

Freight pricing was relatively flat in 2013, and FTR projects that capacity will remain only at modest levels through the first half of 2014 and freight demand will increase only slightly over the next several months. Bob Costello, chief economist and vice president for the American Trucking Associations, says revenues for the entire truckload industry […]

January 13, 2014

3. Regulation (11.7%)

It certainly isn’t a surprise that carrier worries over regulation makes the top-four list of concerns heading into 2014. The impact of the new hours-of-service rule that took effect in July already has yielded a 3 to 5 percent reduction in productivity by some estimates. Throw on top of that other recent regulations and rulemakings […]

January 13, 2014

Analysts say that fleets that have not adopted electronic logging devices will be way behind when the coming rule takes effect.

4. Political climate in Washington (7.5%)

The bipartisan rancor in Washington  hit a low point in October when the government shut down over funding for the Affordable Care Act. The deal that ultimately got the government back up and running only lasted until Jan. 15. It appears that the nation has been spared the threat of another shutdown with the passage of a budget […]

January 13, 2014

Teamsters reject YRC contract; get wage boost at UPS

The votes have been counted and the Teamsters have rejected a contract extension with one of the nation’s largest carriers and come to terms on a new deal with another.

January 13, 2014

Monday Money: Carriers to add capacity; freight indices mixed

The economy is like the weather: If you don’t like it, stick around – it will change. Here’s a roundup of several recent partly-cloudy reports covering carrier capacity plans and freight volumes.

January 13, 2014

Bill would fund freight projects with new shipping fee

Rep. Adam Smith, D.-Wash., has reintroduced legislation that would fund improvements in U.S. freight movement by tacking a 1 percent shipping fee on the total cost of domestic transport.

January 13, 2014

E-log mandate, driver database rules expected this month, per DOT report

A proposed rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices is expected to be published by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Jan. 29. The rule implementing a drug and alcohol clearinghouse of truck drivers is expected to be published Jan. 31.

January 10, 2014

ATA taps Dave Osiecki to head group’s legislative affairs

The American Trucking Associations announced Jan. 10 it has tabbed Dave Osiecki, its Senior Vide President of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, to replace Mary Phillips as head of the group’s lobbying efforts. He’ll be absorbing the role into his current position.

January 10, 2014

Pilot settles with Western Express, who said Pilot cost it $75 million in rebate withholding scheme

Pilot Flying J has reached a settlement with Western Express in a lawsuit in which the carrier said Pilot’s alleged fuel rebate withholding scheme cost it $75 million in expenses and debt, according to a Pilot spokesperson.

January 10, 2014

FMCSA makes it official: Drivers must hold on to paper copies of med cards until January 2015

Truck drivers must retain paper copies of their medical examiner’s certification and carry it with them through Jan. 30, 2015, as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced it has pushed back the date when drivers can ditch them.

January 10, 2014

Larson unveils LED spotlight

Larson Electronics’ PML-90LED-SW 90 Watt LED Spotlight produces 8,100 lumens of intense bright light and offers the versatility of 9-50 volts DC operation from a compact spotlight profile. The permanent-mount spotlight is equipped with a rugged polycarbonate control handle and tension hinges designed to allow the unit to be adjusted and set into position easily. […]

January 10, 2014

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Lytx adds 140 clients, 55,000 DriveCam subscriptions in 2013

Lytx, Inc. a global provider of driver safety and compliance systems, announced that it has added more than 140 new clients and more than 55,000 new DriveCam Powered by Lytx subscriptions in 2013.

January 10, 2014

Trucking adds 100 payroll jobs in December, economy’s total gains below expectations

The for-hire trucking industry added only 100 new payroll jobs on a net basis in December, according to latest figures from the BLS. But the final month of 2013 had a tough act to follow: the industry added 8,400 jobs in November. The trucking jobs total had been essentially flat since April.

January 10, 2014

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UPDATED: Hours-of-service rules waived for fuel, emergency load haulers in some states

In wake of winter storm Hercules and the extreme temperatures in impacted states, several states have issued exemptions or waivers of federal hours-of-service rules for truck drivers hauling fuel to or in those states. Here are the details.

January 10, 2014

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Kiene offers DPF safety tool adapter

Kiene Diesel’s CC2066 DPF kit – an adapter for its Clutch Caddy lifting, holding and positioning tool – includes a support tray, a matched set of ballistic nylon JackSacks and a 2-inch Load Hugger Safety Strap to help secure the load. The adapter is designed to handle diesel particulate filter units of all shapes and […]

January 9, 2014

Kiene Diesel CC2066 DPF Clutch Caddy Adapter Kit

Smarter shops: 4 ways to upgrade maintenance technology

Fleet maintenance software systems have been used to schedule service, track repairs and manage parts inventory, but, as with all technology, FMS systems continue to evolve. Here are four areas to consider an upgrade.

January 9, 2014

PeopleNet and TMW Systems have created an integrated DVIR application

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Show me the money: Drivers report falling pay, shrinking miles and pay disputes with carriers

Almost one-third of drivers say they have experienced payroll discrepancies as take-home pay falls and miles follow.

A new bill argues that EPA emissions safeguards shouldn't 'jeopardize human safety' in the cold. It would allow manufacturers to suspend derates at freezing temps and create a year-round DEF exemption for vehicles north of 59 degrees latitude.

Bill targets 'life-threatening' engine derates in extreme cold

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Groups press states to leverage public funds to lower electric truck prices

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Court: Yellow Corp $1.5B lawsuit against Teamsters can proceed

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