Seat Belt Tickets Peak in Summer, Vigillo Says
Citations for failure to use seat belts have a seasonal component — peaking in the summer and falling in the winter — according to a report from data analysis company Vigillo.
March 11, 2015Best Trucking Management Software Buyer’s Guide
For growing carriers, choosing the right Trucking Management Software (TMS) is vital for the efficiency and growth of your transportation business. As we move into 2024, it's crucial to understand the key features and considerations that make a TMS solution stand out, and which ones play to your unique operation.
New Program at Port of L.A. to Speed Up Cargo Shipments
The Port of Los Angeles has implemented a new program to speed cargo to clear the backlog of containers and move shipments faster in the future.
March 11, 2015New TCA Chairman Keith Tuttle: Image Is Huge Issue For Industry
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Keith Tuttle, incoming chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association, believes his role comes with a mission to deliver to the industry and the American public the message about the good works, and successful outcomes, that truckers can achieve.
March 11, 2015Teamsters, Safety Groups Sue DOT Over Opening Border to Mexican Carriers
The Teamsters union and two highway safety advocate groups have filed suit against the U.S. Department of Transportation over DOT’s recent decision to open the border to Mexican trucks.
March 10, 2015Trucking Market 'Very Exciting,' Analyst John Larkin Tells TCA
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Trucking conditions are favorable this year due to tight capacity and could become even better in the next three years if demand grows and supply of drivers can’t keep pace, an industry analyst said.
March 10, 2015Three Trucking Companies Settle With Pilot in Fraud Case
Attorneys for three trucking companies have filed notices of undisclosed settlement agreements with Pilot Flying J in connection with diesel rebate fraud allegations contained in federal lawsuits filed against the truck-stop operator.
March 10, 2015TCA Roundup: Supplier Announcements; Association Awards
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Multiple industry suppliers announced new services or contract acquisitions at the Truckload Carriers Association meeting here, where industry awards also were presented.
March 10, 2015Kari Rihm, Kenworth Dealer, Wins Influential Woman in Trucking Award
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Kari Rihm, president of Minnesota-based Rihm Kenworth, won the Influential Woman in Trucking award presented by the Women in Trucking Association and Navistar.
March 10, 2015Secretary Anthony Foxx to Speak at Council on Foreign Relations March 16
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx will be promoting his policy priorities when he speaks at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, D.C., on March 16.
March 10, 2015DOE Boosts 2015 Diesel Price Forecast a Nickel to $2.89
Diesel fuel will average $2.89 per gallon at the pump this year, the Department of Energy reported, as it boosted its most recent forecast by 5 cents.
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