Pa. Truckload Carrier Atkinson Freight Shuts Doors
After battling rivals and rising costs for years, Northeast regional truckload hauler Atkinson Freight Lines has shut its doors.
February 24, 2012Five Tech Companies Debut Software, Service Upgrades
Five technology companies have recently unveiled upgrades to their systems serving the trucking industry.
January 23, 2012CARB Reminds Truckers of Jan. 1 Compliance Deadline
The California Air Resources Board has reminded heavy diesel truck owners that new emission rules take effect Jan. 1 and they may need to report their compliance online.
December 29, 2011Rand McNally, McLeod Offer HOS Application
CHICAGO — Rand McNally Co. announced the latest integration of its TruckPC and TND 760 Fleet Edition software with McLeod Software’s upgraded LoadMaster Enterprise and Powerbroker Version 10.3 applications.
September 26, 2011Tech Firms Unveil Products, Upgrades at TMW TransForum
TMW Systems unveiled a series of products enhancements and upgrades at its TMW TransForum 2011, being held this week in Dallas.
September 20, 2011Comdata, Love’s Roll Out Cardless Fueling Programs
The use of cardless fueling systems continues to expand, as two more companies embraced radio-frequency identification technology, or RFID, to streamline the fueling process.
September 12, 2011Postal Service Ends LTL Bid
Facing a major restructuring and the closings of thousands of post offices, the U.S. Postal Service is ending its foray into less-than-truckload hauling on Sept. 19.
August 22, 2011Con-way Freight Driver Named Truck Driving Grand Champion
ORLANDO, Fla. — Paul Phillips, a Con-Way Freight driver from Coarsegold, Calif., was named the 2011 Bendix National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion.
August 17, 2011IRS Extends Highway-Use Tax Deadline to Nov. 30
The Internal Revenue Service is advising truckers and other owners of heavy highway vehicles that their next federal highway use tax return, normally due Aug. 31, will instead be due Nov. 30.
July 18, 2011Connecticut to Close State Rest Stops
Truckers traveling on Connecticut interstates are facing the loss of scarce parking spots due to planned state rest stop closings.
June 6, 2011