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MCE 2018 to Focus on Cooperation, Trucking Industry Promotion

When trucking officials gather at the annual American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, Oct. 27-30, the major theme they will hear is how the industry can work together nationally and locally to promote trucking.

October 20, 2018

Webasto, Espar Settle Class-Action Lawsuit Over Parking Heaters

Two settlements worth up to $15 million have been reached with Webasto and Espar in a class-action lawsuit over aftermarket parking heaters, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York announced.

October 9, 2018

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Oct. 8: Federal Funding for Roads on Tribal Lands

A funding opportunity of $300 million for the building and repairing of surface transportation at tribal and federal lands has been made available, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Oct. 3. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

October 5, 2018

The ELD Mandate, Part II

The compliance clock is ticking for fleets that still use automatic onboard recording devices rather than those that meet the new ELD specifications.

October 3, 2018

Arizona DOT Expands Mexican Training Program to Subcontractors

Truckers who operate in the maquiladora business are the newest participants in the Arizona Department of Transportation’s truck safety improvement program.

October 2, 2018

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Oct. 1: T&I Chairmanship and the Elephants in the Room

The two Republicans vying for the chairmanship of the transportation panel in the House say they will make it a priority to craft legislation aimed at rebuilding the country’s roads and bridges. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

October 1, 2018

Chinese Truck Tires, Intermodal Chassis Have Higher Tariffs

Buried in a long list of Chinese exports subject to new U.S. tariffs are truck tires — including retreads — as well as chassis. A 10% tariff on the listed items took effect Sept. 24, and will rise to 25% on Jan. 1 if no resolution is reached.

September 26, 2018

Technology Can Help Unlock Capacity in Tight Freight Environment, Experts Say

In the absence of a quick fix to increase the number of trucks on the road to keep up with rising freight demand, another option is to find a way to wring out more utilization of the trucks already on the road.

September 26, 2018

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Sept. 24: Here's What Makes Autumn Awesome

Fall is kicking in, which means ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition must be just around the corner. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

September 24, 2018

Fresno Heat and Foul Air Set Stage for Trump Tailpipe Debate

To test how Americans feel about its plan for rolling back car and truck pollution standards, the Trump administration will hold an initial public hearing Sept. 24 in Fresno, Calif., a place where it might reasonably expect a friendly response.

September 24, 2018