2015 Preview: Freight Haulers to Remain Busy, But So Will Federal Regulators
The year ahead promises to be busy, with freight carriers poised for another 12 months of strong demand for shipping capacity and federal regulators continuing to push proposals aimed at making truck transportation safer and more fuel-efficient.
January 5, 2015Best Trucking Software 2024
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Carriers Prepare for Heavy Snowstorms as States Worry About Removal Costs
When back-to-back snowstorms dumped nearly 7 feet of snow on the New York State Thruway around Buffalo in November, hundreds of truckers were stranded for days — a situation some studies say cost the U.S. economy more than $1 million an hour.
January 5, 2015Tire Work Takes Training, Correct Tools to Protect Technicians, Executives Say
Commercial tire work is a tough and potentially hazardous job, but the combination of effective training, protective equipment, proper tools and adherence to federal safety regulations, make most — if not all — tire-related injuries preventable, industry executives said.
January 5, 2015Truck Tonnage Index Hits Record after 4.4% Increase in November
Truck tonnage climbed to another record in November, creating momentum for continued economic and freight activity growth this year.
January 5, 2015TRB Meeting Includes HOS Research Update, Insight on DOT's Long-Term Strategic Plan
An update on hours-of-service safety research will be among the highlights at the Transportation Research Board’s annual conference, scheduled for Jan. 11-15 in Washington.
January 5, 2015Prices for Used Trucks Continue to Rise as More Late Models Hit the Marketplace
Used-truck values reached a record in October, with the average price for a sleeper cab at just more than $61,000, the American Truck Dealers reported.
January 5, 2015Trucking Stocks Post Gains; Likely to Extend Into 2015
Most trucking company share prices last year recorded solid increases, including a few that were spectacular.
January 5, 2015Fate of Cross-Border Trucking Still Unclear After Report Calls Mexican Pilot Too Small
The possibility of more Mexican trucks running in the United States is still up in the air after a recent report by the Department of Transportation’s Inspector General concluded participation in a three-year pilot program was too small to yield sufficient safety data.
January 5, 2015It’s a Happy New Year for Truck Driver, who is $2.2 Million Richer
A 39-year-old truck driver from Parkville, Maryland, hit it big in the Maryland Lottery last week – and it’s not the first time he has done so.
December 31, 2014Year in Review: Trucking Posts Strong Gains, But Legislative Battles Rage
A strengthening economy lifted demand for freight hauling during 2014, boosting rates and profits and triggering a rush to buy new tractors and trailers as carriers scurried to keep pace.
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