NTDC Course Walk-Through
NTDC Course Chairperson Robert Foskey gives Transport Topics reporter Eleanor Lamb a private tour of the skills course.
August 16, 2019Mack, Noregon Partner on Dynamic Maintenance Service
Mack Trucks announced a new service called dynamic maintenance for connected vehicles.
August 16, 2019What Excites Fans in the Stands?
Transport Topics reporter Eleanor Lamb hits the sidelines to talk with supporters about their experience at NTDC 2019.
August 16, 2019Rookies, Vets Keep Their Focus on Taking Top Honors
PITTSBURGH — One former national Grand Champion and one rookie were among the 5-Axle drivers taking the course Aug. 15 at the 82nd annual National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships. Their perspectives differed, but in unlikely ways.
August 15, 2019One-on-One With FMCSA's Ray Martinez
FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez chats one-on-one with TT's Eleanor Lamb on the heels of the agency's release of proposed rule changes to hours of service.
August 15, 2019NTDC Drivers Reflect on Exam
We asked drivers what they thought of how they did on the written exam at NTDC. Here's what they had to say.
August 15, 2019FMCSA’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, 2019