Flatbed carriers haul a wide variety of cargo, but securing that cargo requires extra work from drivers. To attract and retain those drivers, flatbed companies said they’re offering incentives and investing heavily in equipment and training to ensure loads are properly secured.
August 29, 2018Business, Equipment, Safety
Flatbed Companies Offer Drivers Incentives, Focus on Training to Keep Cargo Secure
Government, Business, Safety
ATRI Study Highlights Benefits of HOS Flexibility
Flexible hours-of-service breaks have the potential to benefit the drivers of sleeper berth trucks, according to a new analysis released by the American Transportation Research Institute on Aug. 28.
August 28, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Summit Partners Acquires MercuryGate International
Investment firm Summit Partners announced the acquisition of MercuryGate International Inc., a provider of SaaS-based transportation management system solutions.
August 28, 2018Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA
Driver Shortage in Japan Speeds Up Commercial Use of Self-Driving Tech
In Tokyo, self-driving taxis that transport passengers for a fee are being trialed. A serious shortage of taxi drivers lies behind the move, but the development of laws and regulations to deal with accidents and other issues still is lacking.
August 28, 2018Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, Perspective
Opinion: Sensing the Future of Fleet Maintenance and Efficiency
Fuel is often one of the first considerations in calculating annual expenses. According to the American Transportation Research Institute’s 2017 Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking, nearly 40% of operating costs are derived from fuel alone.
August 28, 2018Government, Business, Safety
South Dakota Approves 35 Grants for Local Bridge Improvements
The South Dakota Transportation Commission has approved 35 bridge improvement grants totaling more than $1.3 million.
August 27, 2018Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, TCA
New Mexico Committed to Reversing Trend of Workplace Fatalities
In 2016, the most recent year for which comprehensive data is available nationally, 41 individuals were killed in work-related incidents in New Mexico.
August 27, 2018Business, Equipment, Safety
Bendix Transitions Facilities to New Quality Standards
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake announced each has completed all audits successfully, ensuring full transition to the new standards from the International Automotive Task Force, and the International Organization for Standardizations.
August 27, 2018Government, Business, Equipment, Safety
Capitol Agenda for the Week of Aug. 27: The LeBron James of Trucking
2018 NTDC champion Scott Woodrome and NBA superstar LeBron James have a lot in common. Seriously.
August 27, 2018Business, Technology, Safety
Stoneridge Fills New Chief Technology Officer Post
Commercial vehicle supplier Stoneridge Inc. appointed Laurent Borne chief technology officer, a newly created position.
August 24, 2018