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Top Five Ways to Save Money on Toll

For a fleet of any size, toll is an expense that is time-consuming to manage and can add up quickly. Ready to save money on toll? Here are the top-five things to consider when determining your approach to toll management.    

September 1, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

First 24 Hours After a Crash Can Affect Legal Implications Later

The actions taken by a motor carrier in the hours immediately following a truck-involved crash can be critical to the potential legal outcome of the incident, regardless of whether it is a serious accident or a simple fender bender, trucking attorneys said.

September 1, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Fleetmaster Works With Customer, OEMs to Add Electric Trucks

For Virginia-based Fleetmaster Express, transitioning to a greener fleet was compelled in part by a customer’s request and is advancing in concert with truck manufacturers.

September 1, 2021
BusinessTop 100TCA

Walmart Hiring 20,000, Including Freight Handlers, Technicians

Walmart is looking to hire 20,000 new workers ahead of the holiday season, including freight handlers, lift drivers, technicians and more.

September 1, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

TRB Panelists Consider Future Study Potential of LED Lighting

The long-term effects of roadway lighting is an area of study that could benefit from further targeted research, experts presenting during a Transportation Research Board webinar said.

September 1, 2021
BusinessSafetyFuel

In Ida’s Aftermath, No Quick Relief in Sight

NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana residents still reeling from flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Ida scrambled Sept. 1 for food, gas, water and relief from the sweltering heat as thousands of line workers toiled to restore electricity and officials vowed to set up more sites where people could get free meals and cool off.

September 1, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyFuelTop 100

Largest Electric Truck Deployment Ever Gets Going in Southern California

LONG BEACH, Calif. — The largest commercial deployment of battery-electric trucks in North America is ramping up in Southern California for an eight-year run, state officials announced Aug. 31 during the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo here.

September 1, 2021
BusinessTechnologySafety

TMC’s Fall Meeting to Feature Bustling Schedule, Strong Industry Showing

American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition will feature a trade show, a technician skills competition and a series of educational sessions.

September 1, 2021
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Proposed Ballpark at Port of Oakland Hits Snag

In baseball terms, the Oakland Athletics’ efforts to build a stadium and billion-dollar real estate development at the Port of Oakland is in the bottom of the ninth inning and the home team is behind several runs.

September 1, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

US Companies Add Fewer Jobs Than Forecast, ADP Data Shows

U.S. companies added fewer jobs than expected in August, reflecting persistent hiring challenges and suggesting a slowdown in the labor market recovery.

September 1, 2021