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Canadian Trucking Alliance Unveils 10-Point Plan to Improve Compliance, Safety

The Canadian Trucking Alliance has created a 10-point action plan that presents ways in which CTA and provincial trucking associations aim to work with Transport Canada and local government agencies on strengthening compliance with issues such as hours of service and distracted driving.

July 17, 2018

Limit of 300 Gliders Per Small Manufacturer Suspended, EPA Says

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has suspended through the end of 2019 a cap on the number of glider kits that a single builder may produce, the agency told Transport Topics July 9.

July 9, 2018

Capitol Agenda for the Week of July 9: Get Lyft’ed

More than a flashy, pill-shaped light to be placed on the dashboard, it’s a tool to further advance the transportation sector’s culture of safety. We’re talking, of course, about the Lyft Amp. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

July 9, 2018

Port Authorities of Georgia, South Carolina Partner to Tackle Chassis Shortage

The Georgia and South Carolina port authorities are teaming up to ensure that cargo continues to move in the region.

July 9, 2018

CVSA to Conduct Brake Safety Week Sept. 16-22

Commercial vehicle inspectors will be out in force beginning Sept. 16 to conduct brake system inspections on large trucks and buses throughout the United States and Canada.

July 3, 2018

Japanese Government Envisions Cars in the Sky by 2020s

In a bid to achieve the practical use of self-driving flying cars in the 2020s, the government will establish a public-private council possibly within this year to discuss safety issues, technological development and other matters, Japanese newspaper The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

July 2, 2018

Mack Trucks: Trump’s Tariffs Could Put Us at a Competitive Disadvantage

Back on March 23, 2017, President Donald Trump welcomed trucking industry representatives to the White House for a discussion on health care. During their visit, Trump, wearing an “I [heart] truckers” pin, climbed into the cab of a Mack truck parked on the lawn, pumped his fists and pretended to drive the stationary big rig.

June 28, 2018

How Have ELDs Changed Trucking?

Six months after the electronic logging device mandate went into effect, this LiveOnWeb program explores the impact the change has had on the trucking industry.

June 27, 2018

Capitol Agenda for the Week of June 25: The Hours

Three U.S. House lawmakers recently unveiled legislation they said would provide common-sense fixes to hours-of-service issues certain truckers are facing. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

June 25, 2018