FMCSA Delivers “Corrective Action Plan”
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it has delivered a required “Correlation Study Corrective Action Plan’’ for its compliance, safety and accountability program to Congress.
Highway Transport Celebrates 70 Years with Record Growth + Addition of New Mack Anthem Trucks
Highway Transport, is celebrating 70 years with the launch of a special commemorative video. Highway Transport is experiencing growth, expansion in the southeastern US, and 75 new Mack Anthem trucks are being added to the fleet.
NTTC Opposing ELD Exemption Request
National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), the leading trade association for the U.S. tank-truck industry, recently submitted a letter to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) regarding a busness group’s attempt to be exempted from new Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) rules.
Demands on Trucking Driving Up Rates, Analysts Say
The tightest trucking market in years is testing the limits of an otherwise well-conditioned U.S. economic expansion. It’s also tinder for accelerating inflation should the capacity constraints spark moves by companies to pass on those higher delivery costs.
U.S. Refiners Turning To Diesel
U.S. gasoline consumption has leveled off as the stimulus provided by low and falling oil prices between 2014 and 2016 has faded, so refiners are increasingly turning to diesel…
Freight Activity Rallied In June
Spot truckload freight activity in June rallied to record highs for the number of available loads, while rates rose to their highest points in nearly two years, according to the DAT Freight Index…
POC Show Set For September
An estimated 1,300 industry leaders representing more than 150 businesses are expected to gather in Los Angeles in September for the annual week-long Pacific Oil Conference (POC) trade show, conference officials said.
Opposition Growing To Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
With the slogan “tariffs are taxes,’’ a diverse array of steel and aluminum-using manufacturers from across the United States has launched a new coalition focused on terminating the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs.
Truck groups sue Rhode Island over tolls
American Trucking Associations (ATA), along with three motor carriers representing the industry, has asked a federal court to rule Rhode Island’s RhodeWorks truck-only toll program unconstitutional…
Simple Steps Can Maximize DEF
As the number of trucks equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology continues to rise, fleet and maintenance managers are wondering how to make the most out of their diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), which is required to keep their vehicles running and compliant with the EPA’s Heavy Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards.
Universal Trailer Selling Cargo Division
Universal Trailer said it is selling its Cargo Group Division (UTC) – consisting of Haulmark, Wells Cargo and UltraLav trailer brands – to American Cargo Group, a new Indiana corporation owned by Kaufman Trailers. Kaufman is based in Lexington N.C.
ATA Sees 5 Trucking Trends
The trucking industry handles freight for a number of other industries to ensure that companies and customers across the nation get the materials and products they need. “For truckers and other people in the industry, it’s important to stay on top of upcoming trends to ensure that they understand all the rules of the road,’’ according to American Trucking Associations (ATA).
