Help, Drivewyze Add Electronic Prescreening Sites
Heavy-duty truck electronic prescreening and clearance networks Help Inc., which relies on transponders, and Drivewyze Inc., which uses mobile devices, announced additional sites across the country.
September 22, 2015Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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IronPlanet Raises $55 Million in Funding
Online truck auction company IronPlanet said it closed a $55 million senior secured credit facility that was used to pay off a loan and provide growth funding.
September 21, 2015For Hire on eBay: Trucker Driven by Passion for Service
The driver shortage issue may be a thorn to the trucking industry, but it puts drivers in a bit of a power position to make their services available to the highest bidder. One particular driver is doing that literally, advertising himself on the online auction site, eBay.
September 18, 2015ELD Final Rule Delayed Another Month, FMCSA Says
The long-awaited final rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices has been delayed another month, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Sept. 16.
September 16, 2015Maintenance, Compliance Advantages Boost Appeal of Auxiliary Power Units
Fleets are finding that auxiliary power units offer more than the potential to reduce fuel use — they also can limit wear on newer trucks’ emissions systems and help drivers comply with anti-idling laws.
September 14, 2015TT Archives: CF Closes Its Doors
The shutdown of Consolidated Freightways on Labor Day in 2002 shocked the industry and, temporarily at least, boosted the fortunes of less-than-truckload freight rivals Arkansas Best Freight System, Yellow Transportation and Roadway Express.
September 7, 2015California Ports Users Question New Appointment System
Truckers and shippers welcomed the concept — but worried about the implementation — of a new appointment system for in-terminal container pickups at 10 terminals in the largest U.S. port complex.
September 7, 2015August Class 8 Orders Tempered by Backlogs
New Class 8 truck orders in August fell 22% from a year earlier and 20% from the previous month, but analysts and truck makers said they remain confident about the overall strength of the market.
September 7, 2015Michelin Launches Regional Retread
Michelin Americas Truck Tires is launching a new SmartWay-verified retread for regional applications.
August 31, 2015Volvo Shows Adaptive Loading System; Fleets Cite Safety, Fuel Benefits in Tests
HEYBURN, Idaho — Volvo Trucks rolled out a drivetrain system that management hopes will give the company a larger presence among liquid and bulk haulers, regional distribution carriers and trucking companies often dealing with loads that diminish over time or with empty backhauls.
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