The arrival of the electronic logging device mandate later this year is widely expected to create significant ripple effects across the supply chain.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
EPA Will Revisit Phase 2 Trailer, Glider Rules
In a move to respond to concerns by the trailer and glider industry, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it plans to “revisit” its Phase 2 provisions on greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency for medium- and heavy-duty engines.
August 18, 2017Training Can Ease Transition to ELDs
It may be impossible for fleets to entirely avoid upheaval as they make the move to ELD compliance, but the right planning and training can make a world of difference, technology suppliers said.
August 21, 2017Strike by Concrete Truck Drivers Threatens Seattle Construction Projects
More than a quarter of King County, Washington’s concrete delivery-truck drivers have gone on strike, and the rest could soon join them — threatening to delay dozens of projects amid the region’s record construction boom.
August 17, 2017ELD Mandate on Track, Spear Says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said he is confident that the federal electronic logging device mandate will take effect on schedule on Dec. 18 after years of debate and legal challenges.
August 17, 2017Replay: LiveOnWeb on 'The ELD Landscape Ahead'
How will the ELD mandate affect fleets' bottom lines? On our Aug. 23 LiveOnWeb program 'The ELD Landscape Ahead,' TT Managing Editor/Features Seth Clevenger presented the perspectives of a regulator, a fleet executive and a logistics expert. Watch the replay.
August 16, 2017TMW, PeopleNet Say Better Connectivity Needed to Meet Demands of E-Commerce
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As the growth of e-commerce continues to reshape the supply chain, transportation providers will need to become increasingly connected with their trucks, drivers and freight to keep pace with shippers’ demands, TMW Systems and PeopleNet executives said.
August 16, 2017Dan Horvath Talks About Volunteering at NTDC
Each year the National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships depends on the contributions of a massive volunteer force. Dan Horvath of TransForce describes his role in this interview with TT's Eugene Mulero. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
August 15, 2017DOT Grant Will Ease Truck Climbing, Congestion in Colorado
A new truck climbing lane and automated anti-icing systems are among the projects a $12 million federal grant will support in La Plata County, Colo.
August 14, 2017Unions Urge Slowdown as Self-Driving Car Laws Pick Up Speed
Labor unions are urging a slowdown as lawmakers fast-track legislation to allow self-driving vehicles on the road, a potential boon to some union jobs and an existential threat to others.
July 28, 2017