FMCSA’s Ray Martinez Discusses HOS, Engagement, Training
PITTSBURGH — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration chief Ray Martinez encouraged members of the trucking industry to provide honest and detailed comments on the recently released notice of proposed rulemaking on hours-of-service regulations.
August 15, 2019Less Pain, More Gain: How Safety Culture Drives Operational Efficiency
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s) are the most common injuries among transportation, shipping and logistics workers, costing U.S. companies $31 billion annually according to the 2019 Liberty Mutual Safety Index. This session will explore proven techniques for preventing strains, sprains, back injuries and other MSD’s, forging a culture that reduces costs while driving operational efficiency.
August 15, 2019Trucking Leaders Rally Crowd at NTDC Breakfast of Champions
PITTSBURGH — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear and other trucking industry leaders rallied the crowd of drivers and inspectors with a message of pride and professionalism at the Breakfast of Champions on Aug. 15, officially kicking off the 2019 National Truck Driving Championships.
August 15, 2019Skilled Drivers’ Early Impressions: Written Exam ‘Easy,’ Course ‘Doable’
PITTSBURGH — The first competitive leg of the National Truck Driving Championships — the written exam — set the Super Bowl of Safety in motion Aug. 14.
August 14, 2019North American Inspectors Championship Kicks Off
PITTSBURGH — The 51 commercial vehicle inspectors from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico received a rousing start to the beginning of the North American Inspectors Championship, held in conjunction with the National Truck Driving Championships.
August 14, 2019Setting the Stage for NTDC 2019
What's on tap for NTDC 2019? Transport Topics reporter Eleanor Lamb gives you a preview of what to expect as the nation's top truck drivers gather for the 2019 National Truck Driving Championships at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. (Marissa Gamache/Transport Topics)
August 14, 2019Key Stakeholders Tout FMCSA’s HOS Proposal
Groups representing key segments of the freight industry had mostly positive reactions to federal regulators’ proposal to change hours-of-service rules for commercial drivers.
August 14, 2019Ford Extends Transmission Warranty for 560,000 Fiestas, Focuses
DETROIT — Ford is extending the warranties on about 560,000 small cars in the United States and Canada to cover a litany of problems with a troubled 6-speed automatic transmission.
August 14, 2019FMCSA Unveils Proposed Changes to Hours-of-Service Rules
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Aug. 14 issued a long-awaited proposal to make changes to its hours-of-service rules that would increase truck drivers’ flexibility with their 30-minute rest break and with allocating time in a sleeper berth.
August 14, 20192019 NTDC Photo Gallery
Scenes from the 2019 National Truck Driving Championships, National Step Van Driving Championships and North American Inspectors Championship at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Aug. 14-17, 2019.
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