Big rig trailer customers, dealers endure bumpy conditions in June
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers report, clouds on the trailer-market horizon bear watching, while simultaneously recognizing this
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FMCSA removes 4 devices from registered ELD list
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed ALL TRUCKERS ELD, GOLDEN ELD, PRIMELD and SECURE ELD devices
No strike: UPS, Teamsters reach agreement
NEW YORK — UPS reached a contract agreement with its 340,000-person union on Tuesday, July 25, averting a strike that had the potential to disrupt
Fleetworthy Close-Up: Human interaction is key for successful use of ELDs
Madison, Wisc. — Everyone can agree that hours-of-service (HOS) management is a critical aspect of all safety-sensitive operations. Fatigue has proven to be a top
Average US diesel prices up as oil prices climb
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Average U.S. diesel prices are up to $3.905 per gallon from $3.806 per gallon on July 17, according to data from
Spot rates show uniform weakness for another week
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Spot rate weakness continued in the latest week, but July typically sees lower rates after late June strength, according to Truckstop. Broker-posted
ATA-led coalition urges Congress to repeal excise tax on trucks, trailers
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations (ATA), along with eight trucking organizations and affiliates, have sent a letter to the leaders of Senate Finance Committee
Rand McNally-powered Milemaker program launches new version
CHICAGO — MileMaker, a commercial transportation routing and mileage software powered by Rand McNally, has announced an addition to their web services product line —
11 states to participate in highway safety blitz
DES MOINES, IA — Eleven states are teaming up to help improve highway safety. On Wednesday, July 26, Iowa will join Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois,
Yellow strike averted as Central States Health agrees to extend benefits to workers
WASHINGTON —Â The Central States Health and Welfare Fund agreed Sunday, July 23, to extend health care benefits for workers at Yellow Corp. operating companies YRC
Federal judge says Yellow’s Teamster workers can strike
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A U.S. District Court judge in Kansas has ruled against Yellow Corp.’s request for an injunction to stop a Teamsters strike.
Kodiak Robotics to pilot CVSA’s autonomous rig inspection program
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Self-driving trucking company Kodiak Robotics says it is the first company to pilot the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Enhanced Commercial
Preliminary net trailer orders fall, according to ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. — June’s preliminary net trailer orders decreased sequentially and were lower against longer-term comparisons, with 6,300 units (8,000 seasonally adjusted) projected to have
That’s a wrap! 44th annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree draws crowd of more than 46,000
WALCOTT, Iowa — More than 46,000 people from nearly 30 states and two Canadian provinces celebrated the 44th annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree, held July 13-15
Congressional support growing for UPS Teamsters
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of members in the U.S. House and Senate sent letters to the Teamsters and UPS CEO Carol Tomé, committing to
Nevada focusing on truck parking as part of new transportation project
LAS VEGAS — Truck parking enhancements are part of a new plan by Nevada’s Transportation Board to improve safety on and near the state’s highways.
Yellow blames Teamsters for its woes as strike looms
NASHVILLE — Yellow Corporation executives say that a strike by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) would violate the parties’ collective bargaining agreement. The Central
Relay Payments integrates with McLeod Software
ATLANTA — Relay Payments, a fintech company dealing with payments for the supply chain, logistics and trucking industries, is announcing a new partnership with McLeod
Spot rates fall for all equipment types in the latest week
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The early summer peak season in the spot market was not especially strong, but it appears to be over, according to the
I-17 rest area in Arizona reopens with expanded truck parking
PHOENIX — The Sunset Point Rest Area along Interstate 17 is open after an Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) project to upgrade its restrooms, water