FMCSA Chief Ray Martinez Says ELD Guidance for Ag Haulers Forthcoming
WASHINGTON — New electronic logging device guidance that would address flexibility concerns raised by aspects of the agriculture sector will be unveiled shortly by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the agency’s chief told House lawmakers May 22.
May 22, 2018Two More Trucking Companies Raise Driver Pay
Two more trucking companies have joined a growing list of operators that are increasing compensation to retain their current drivers and attract new recruits.
May 22, 2018Georgia State Truck Driving Championships
Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Georgia Truck Driving Championships May 10-12 in Lake Lanier Islands, Ga.
May 22, 2018Cargo Thefts Down, but Reporting Problems Remain
There were 115 cargo thefts in the United States in the first quarter with an average loss value per incident of $117,283, according to Sensitech’s SensiGuard Supply Chain Intelligence Center.
May 22, 2018Charleston Bridge Closure Stymies Freight, Passenger Traffic
An emergency interstate bridge closure in Charleston, S.C., has snarled passenger and freight traffic around the area, which is home to the state’s most prominent port.
May 22, 2018Wi-Fi in the Road? Kansas City Start-Up Developing ‘Smart’ Pavement
Self-driving cars have captured the limelight when it comes to how you’ll get around in the future, but one Kansas City technology start-up is looking at the road itself.
May 21, 2018Continental Offers ELD Rebate
Six months after most commercial trucks were required to have a working electronic logging device, Continental Automotive Systems is offering fleets and owner-operators a “do over” if they are unhappy with the ELD they decided upon last year.
May 21, 2018XPO’s Joseph Hicks Wins Big in Rhode Island Truck Rodeo
The 3-axle class at the Rhode Island Truck Driving Championships was dominated by Joseph Hicks of XPO Logistics.
May 21, 2018Rhode Island State Truck Driving Championships
Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Rhode Island Truck Driving Championships on May 12 in Pawtucket, R.I.
May 21, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of May 21: Summer in the City
After we dig out those picnic baskets from our coat closets, and pack the car with beach umbrellas, towels and sunblock, we’ll mentally prepare ourselves to sit inside our cars with our loved ones in bumper-to-bumper traffic this Memorial Day. A look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
May 21, 2018