A leading trucking official said “there is definitely a shift going on” for the industry to address its critical shortage of technicians.
July 11, 2019Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel
Officials Say Diesel Technician Shortage Starting to Ease as Recruiting Pays Off
Government, Safety
Senators Aim to Produce Five-Year Highway Bill Before August Recess
WASHINGTON — The first version of what could become the country’s next major highway policy bill will be unveiled in the Senate prior to Congress’ recess in August, surface transportation policymakers announced July 10.
July 10, 2019Business, Safety
NTTC Driver of the Year Represents Strong Women in Trucking
After 34 years behind the wheel and more than 1.7 million safe-driving miles, Barb Herman, driver for K-Limited Carriers out of Toledo, Ohio, has proved that women do drive — and do it well.
July 10, 2019Business, Safety, Fuel
Tropical Storm Barry in Gulf of Mexico Barrels Toward Louisiana
Oil and natural gas producers in the Gulf of Mexico began evacuating workers and shutting in output as a storm gathers strength off the coast of Florida.
July 10, 2019Business, Safety
2019 Washington Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the Washington Truck Driving Championships held June 22 in Tacoma.
July 9, 2019Business, Safety
Driver Productivity Can Be Boosted by Addressing Health, Stress
When drivers and employees at PetroChoice Holdings want to take a sick day, or just take time off for any reason, all they have to do is inform their boss they will be taking “PTO,” or paid time off.
July 8, 2019Government, Business, Technology, Safety
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Stresses Benefits of Long-Term Highway Bill
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says state and local governments also would benefit from a long-term infrastructure plan. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
July 8, 2019Government, Business, Safety, Perspective
Perspective: Putting Safety Above ‘Misclassification’
A recent effort in a state legislature illustrates how trial lawyers’ zeal to preserve rules that limit a carrier’s control over an independent owner-operator — specifically, as it relates to motor carrier deployment of safety technologies — threatens to impede progress in trucking safety.
July 8, 2019Business, Safety
Two-Time 3-Axle Champ Mark Cole Adds Grand Champion Title in Montana
Mark Cole of FedEx Freight found himself in the winner’s circle for the second year in a row as 3-Axle champion, then added the Grand Champion title June 15 at the Montana Truck Driving Championships in Helena.
July 5, 2019Business, Safety
2019 Montana Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2019 Montana Truck Driving Championships June 15 in Helena. (Motor Carriers of Montana)
July 5, 2019