Freight Shipments to West Coast Ports Rise as Uncertainty Over Labor Pact Continues
Freight shipments are accelerating through West Coast ports this summer, despite unresolved union contract talks, a new report said.
August 18, 2014EDI for Trucking: Everything You Need to Know
Discover the transformative power of EDI for Trucking with Truckbase. Learn how seamless EDI integrations enhance data accuracy, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction for asset-based carriers.
ATA Announces $100,000 Contribution to Bolster Trucking Image Campaign
American Trucking Associations said Aug. 12 it is donating $100,000 to the Trucking Moves America Forward image campaign.
August 18, 2014More Truckload Carriers Raise Pay in Effort to Reward Drivers
Three large truckload carriers last week announced pay increases, potentially indicating that a trend to increase compensation may be accelerating.
August 18, 2014Fleets, Shippers Criticize Agency’s Coercion Proposal
Reaction was split over a proposed rule prohibiting the coercion of truck drivers to violate hours-of-service and other safety rules, with many carriers and shippers saying it goes too far, but some advocacy groups expressing concerns it doesn’t go far enough.
August 18, 2014Jamestown is Only Plant in North America Mass Producing Class 8 Nat-Gas Engines
LAKEWOOD, N.Y. — Cummins Inc.’s Jamestown Engine Plant here is the only place in North America that builds a mass production heavy-duty, natural-gas truck engine.
August 18, 2014NTDC: Four-Axle Champ Quarles Treasures His Trophy
When James Quarles, known as “JB” to almost everybody, walked through the body scanner at the Pittsburgh International Airport on Sunday on his way home to South Carolina, his first-place driving trophy went with him.
August 17, 20142014 National Truck Driving Championship Complete Results
Here is a complete list of winners in all categories from the 2014 National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh.
August 17, 2014NTDC Video: Truck, Duck Appear to be on Collision Course
The idea, as every truck driver competing at the National Truck Driving Championships knows, is to MISS the duck by the slimmest possible margin to score the highest possible points. Watch the video to see how this driver fares.
August 16, 2014Con-way's Langenhahn Named NTDC Grand Champion
Jeffrey Langenhahn, a Con-way Freight professional truck driver based in Plover, Wis., was named the 2014 Bendix Grand Champion at the 77th annual National Truck Driving Championships Aug. 16.
August 16, 2014NAIC Crowns Inspector Champions
Truck inspectors from Arizona and Canada captured the top awards at the 22nd annual North American Inspectors Championship here this week.
August 16, 2014