Couple Get 4 Years in Prison for 2015 Staged Truck Accident
A married couple from New Orleans have been sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for their role in a 2015 staged accident with a tractor-trailer.
July 2, 2021Fourth of July Poses Increased Risk for Cargo Thefts
The Fourth of July holiday weekend could see an increase in cargo thefts based on trends of past years, according to theft prevention and recovery service CargoNet.
July 1, 2021The Future of Finance is in the CFO’s Hands
It’s no secret that CFOs need to be strategic, but adopting a tactical financial approach on top of juggling traditional responsibilities is easier said than done. This white paper dives into how other CFOs are taking on the role of a strategic business partner, while managing a continuous close and how you can too.
July 1, 202110 Tips to Catapult Your Way to Safety & Operational Success
Read this eBook on best practices from Award-Winning Fleets to learn how to: Build and maintain a strong safety culture, recruit and retain a robust fleet, improve overall driver satisfaction, and more...
July 1, 2021Vermont Officials Continue Effort to Keep Trucks Out of Smugglers’ Notch
Vermont transportation officials are leading an effort to keep large commercial vehicles out of Smugglers’ Notch, a twisting mountain pass on which numerous truckers have gotten stuck over the years.
July 1, 2021NHTSA Orders Automated Vehicle Makers to Report Crashes
The U.S. government’s highway safety agency has ordered automakers to report any crashes involving fully autonomous vehicles or partially automated driver-assist systems.
June 29, 2021Washington State DOT Completes Bridge to Aid Port of Tacoma Traffic
The Washington State Department of Transportation unveiled a new bridge that is meant to alleviate traffic in a busy freight corridor near the Port of Tacoma.
June 29, 2021Tesla Dealt Big Blow as Almost All Cars in China Need Safety Fix
Tesla Inc.’s aspirations in China were dealt a major blow over the weekend after the government ordered that almost all the cars it has sold in the nation — more than 285,000 of them — be fixed to address a safety issue.
June 28, 2021Appeals Court Rules in Favor of U.S. Xpress in Driver Pay Dispute
A U.S. appeals court has issued an opinion in favor of U.S. Xpress Enterprises in a class-action case in which California truck drivers argued they should have been paid for nondriving work time, even while under a piece-rate basis agreement with the carrier to transport a load.
June 24, 2021NTSB Nominee Jennifer Homendy Highlights Technology, Workforce Development
President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the National Transportation Safety Board told senators she intends to enhance the agency’s approach to new technologies and workforce development.
June 24, 2021