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Eric Miller

Senior Reporter

@ericdmiller46

Eric Miller has been a reporter and writer at publications nationwide for 40 years. He’s been at Transport Topics the past 11 years, currently on the paper’s government team; worked as a reporter at the Dallas Morning News; reporter, editor and member of the investigative team at The Arizona Republic; reporter at the Tampa Tribune; city editor at the Santa Fe New Mexican; and senior writer for D Magazine in Dallas.


Government, Business, Equipment

Watchdog Group Cites Widespread ‘Predatory’ Lease Agreements

A study by a U.S. government financial consumer group has concluded that there is widespread risk for truckers being rushed into signing so-called predatory lease-purchase agreements.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 7, 2023
Business, Safety

ATRI Opens Research on Challenges to Hiring Female Drivers

The American Transportation Research Institute has initiated new research focused on female truck drivers and how more can be brought into the industry.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 26, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Congestion Cost Trucking a Record $94.6 Billion in 2021

Snarled traffic added $94.6 billion in costs to the trucking industry in 2021, up from $74.5 billion in 2016, according to a study by the American Transportation Research Institute.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 25, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

About 12.6% of Vehicles Inspected Placed Out of Service

Roughly one of every eight trucks inspected for brake-related violations was placed out of service by commercial vehicle inspectors during Brake Safety Week in August.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Proper Tire Inflation Saves on Fuel, Equipment Costs

AUSTIN, Texas — A panel of trucking maintenance executives said at an MCE 2023 session that properly inflated tires save on fuel and wear, and contribute to environmental sustainability.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Experts Update Trucking Executives on Legal Issues

AUSTIN, Texas — Legal experts updated trucking executives on pending and future legal issues, including possible changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's CSA program.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 18, 2023
Business

Andrew Boyle Brings Heart and Humor to ATA Chairman's Post

AUSTIN, Texas — American Trucking Associations ended its 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition with an evening of celebration after electing Andrew Boyle as its 79th chairman.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 17, 2023
Government, Business

ATA Chairman Boyle Views Selection as Opportunity to Serve

Andrew Boyle, co-president of Boyle Transportation, knows the commitment that comes with being named chairman of American Trucking Associations. But he views it as an opportunity to serve.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 17, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

California Trucking Association Sues to Block CARB Rule

The California Trucking Association has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block enforcement of the California Air Resources Board’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 17, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Hydrogen or Electric Batteries? There's No Clear Answer

AUSTIN, Texas — Transportation experts agree that there is no single answer for which alternative power source is best to carry the trucking industry to a zero-emission future.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 16, 2023