F4A amendment fails to make final FAA reauthorization legislation
WASHINGTON — An amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018 that would have clarified Congress’ intent to have primary regulatory authority over
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Travel Centers to celebrate National Coffee Day
Saturday is National Coffee Day and truck stop chains are planning to celebrate in various ways. Pilot Flying J says it is treating guests to
Trimble enhances its TruETA solution with new add-on
HOUSTON — Trimble has made enhancements to its TruETA solution for improved route planning. While estimated time of arrivals (ETAs) are not new to the
Bendix Tech Tips: The do’s and don’ts of combining air disc and drum brakes
Editor’s note: The Bendix Tech Tips series addresses common commercial vehicle maintenance questions and issues concerning the total range of components found within foundation and
Drivewyze adding five locations in Nebraska
DALLAS – Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass has expanded its service into Nebraska, adding three more locations on Interstate 80, and two on Highway 2.
Eaton says it’s developing EGR pump designed to save fuel
HANOVER, Germany — Power management company Eaton says it is developing an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pump designed to save fuel while meeting new stringent
Challenge to create women-owned businesses in trucking reaches one-third of goal
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Expediter Services (ES), a provider of capacity solutions and ownership opportunities within the trucking industry, said last week that a collaborative program
Prosecutor clears four in wrongdoing of HELP PrePass deployment in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Cole County, Missouri, Prosecuting Attorney Mark Richardson on September 20 issued a statement clearing former state officials and two current HELP
Drivewyze PreClear now integrated into ISAAC solution
CHAMBLY, Quebec, Canada — The Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass service, which supports over 700 weigh stations and inspection sites across the United States and
Hazmat agency says California meal, rest break laws pre-empted by federal rules
WASHINGTON — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued a ruling that says California’s meal and rest break requirements are pre-empted for
Capital Partners investing in Minimizer to support rapid growth of company
BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn. — For more than three decades, Minimizer’s investment in the heavy duty trucking industry has produced what company officials says are among
Georgia will need to replace Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge in next decade
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Georgia will need to replace the Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge that spans the Savannah River in the next decade to make room
46 percent of drivers experience some level of discomfort, survey shows
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Truck drivers continue to have one of the highest injury incidence rates according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. With
USA Truck joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance
VAN BUREN, Ark. — USA Truck, a capacity solutions provider headquartered in Van Buren, Arkansas, has become a member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance
Results-oriented Bendix health center celebrates fifth anniversary
ELYRIA, Ohio — It’s not every day that the employees of a manufacturing operation dress up like Hawkeye, Major Houlihan and Radar from the TV
NPTC names National Driver All-Stars
DULLES, Va. — Eighteen private fleet truck drivers who have demonstrated high performance standards against their peer drivers throughout the country based on customer service,
ALK releases latest version of PC*MILER
PRINCETON, N.J. — ALK Technologies, a global provider of transportation technology and mobility solutions, has released PC*MILER 32, the latest version of its PC*MILER truck
FMCSA extends comment period on HOS flexibility to October 10
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) said today it is extending the comment period for its August 23 Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM)
August truck tonnage index drops 1.8 percent
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 1.8 percent in August after increasing 1.9 percent in
Technology & Maintenance Council report shows increase in tire issues
ORLANDO, Fla. — The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and FleetNet America, an ArcBest company, released the executive summary of their Truckload Vertical