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Trucking Industry Leaders Testify Against Hours-of-Service Proposal
The Department of Transportation's proposed hours-of-service rules would mean more trucks, lower driver pay and no real gain in safety, trucking industry groups said during the May 31 hearing over the controversial trucker drive-time issue.
May 31, 2000
Brian Work of CloneOps.ai discusses where AI agents fit into today’s supply chain workflows and what they might mean for the future of trucking operations.
P.M. Executive Briefing -- May 31
In this afternoon's headlines: Truckers warn DOT that the proposed drive-hours rule would hurt the economy; Trucking company linked to scandal; Refrigerated carriers call for higher rates; Truck accident at Canadian border prompts calls for faster entry; Modesto, Calif. forum calls for better routes for delivery trucks; and Company offers device to keep moisture out of tires.
May 31, 2000Arkansas Group Bucks Trend, Wants ‘Black Boxes’
In-truck computers to monitor driver hours were endorsed by some of the largest trucking companies in the country when the Arkansas Trucking Association voted last week to support the proposed federal mandate for “black boxes” on trucks.
May 30, 2000A.M. Executive Briefing -- May 30
In the news this morning: Industry leaders are shying away from upcoming cargo theft summit; TIP offers free retrofit to meet reflective tape standards; Mullen Transportation invests in new trucking venture; and Project Arise reorganizes sales force at FedEx.
May 30, 2000P.M. Executive Briefing -- May 30
In this afternoon's headlines: The U.S. Supreme Court to look at cost-benefit study of EPA smog regulations; EPA diesel rules may affect consumers; New Georgia DOT commissioner says he's no puppet for the governor; GE Capital launches web-based fleet reporting; Aggressive Inspection Policy Nets Savings for Transport Service Co.; and Indpendent insurers support HOS rule change.
May 30, 2000NTSB: Truckers Need Free Parking Guide
The National Transportation Safety Board says part of the truck parking problem is that when all the usual spaces are filled, drivers do not know where to go after a day on the road.
May 30, 2000Fuel Surcharge Mandate To Get Hearing on Hill
A proposal that would require fuel surcharges to benefit independent truckers will get a June 8 hearing on Capitol Hill.
May 30, 2000Truckers Struggle As Insurance Costs Near Crisis
A sharp rise in insurance rates is forcing truck companies to accept more risk as well as incur higher operating costs. The problem could reach crisis levels before long, some observers say, and may even push some truckers out of business.
May 30, 2000Diesel Average Continues to Climb
The national average price of diesel fuel, as reported by the Energy Information Administration on May 22, rose 1.7 cents from the week before to $1.432, marking the second consecutive weekly increase.
May 26, 2000Hub to Keep Subisidiary for Now
The Hub Group of Lombard, Ill., has shelved for now its plans to spin off its distribution services subsidiary, but may put the company back on the market at a later date, according to a Hub executive.
May 26, 2000