NEW ORLEANS — Business was going quite well for family-owned Triple G Express Inc. during the summer of 2005, as the city best known for its 24-hour nightlife, vibrant live music scene and spicy Cajun cuisine also served as a great base of operations for the intermodal motor carrier and its decades-old less-than-truckload affiliate, Southeastern Motor Freight Inc.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Mack Introduces Extended Chassis Fairing, Integrated ELD Option
SAN DIEGO — Mack Trucks has introduced an extended chassis fairing option for its Mack Anthem models to enhance fuel economy through improved aerodynamics.
October 7, 2019Spear Assesses State of the Industry
ATA President Chris Spear delivered his state of the industry address to MCE 2019 attendees Oct. 7, announcing the creation of a marijuana policy committee among other areas of focus for the next year. Eleanor Lamb recaps the address.Â
October 7, 2019Creation of Marijuana Policy Committee Among ATA’s Priorities
SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear announced a new Controlled Substances, Health and Wellness Subcommittee at the federation’s annual Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 7.
October 7, 2019ATRI's Top 10 Industry Issues
Transport Topics reporter Jim Stinson recaps the MCE 2019 session in which panelists discussed the 2019 release of American Transportation Research Institute's Top Industry Issues report.Â
October 6, 2019Last Call for Transition to ELDs
Recapping the MCE panel session discussing the final months leading up to the deadline for converting from AOBRDs to ELDs.Â
October 6, 2019FMCSA’s Martinez Announces Driver Assistance Systems Project at MCE
SAN DIEGO — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Ray Martinez announced the launch of a project to promote advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) on Oct. 5. The initiative was unveiled at American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 5, 2019Wabco Launches Rear Blind Spot Detection System
Wabco Holdings Inc., a global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies, announced it introduced TailGUARD for commercial trailers in North America.
October 4, 2019MCE in San Diego Will Be a Busy Four Days
Industry stakeholders are set to gather in San Diego for the 2019 American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition. ATA President Chris Spear's State of the Industry address Oct. 7 will be among the many highlights.
October 4, 2019Cooper Introduces Steer Tire With Wider Footprint
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has added a tire to its commercial longhaul lineup, the Roadmaster RM832 EM steer tire.
October 4, 2019