Those Who Deliver with Brown Dog Carriers and Logistics
At first glance, Brown Dog Carriers and Logistics seems like many other trucking companies. But peel back a layer or two, and you’ll quickly discover
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Constantly evolving: Safety technology can improve driver performance, reduce carrier liability
As the trucking industry continues its march toward autonomy, it benefits from nearly every advance in technology taken by the developers. Products that could one
In the midst of change: FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson discusses industry issues at Truckload 2023: Orlando
When Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Robin Hutcheson addressed Truckload Carriers Association members at this year’s annual convention, she touched on just about
Past Chairman’s Award: TCA’s William ‘Bill’ Giroux awarded posthumous honors during convention
In a heart-touching ceremony during Truckload 2023: Orlando, William “Bill” Giroux, who served as executive vice president of presidential projects for the Truckload Carriers Association
TCA Next Gen Executives with Luke Subler
Luke Subler chuckles aloud when asked how he and his father, Jim Subler, are alike. The elder Subler is the founder of the family trucking
Knight-Swift’s Dave Williams steps into new role at TCA
On March 7, during the closing banquet for Truckload 2023: Orlando, Dave Williams officially accepted the position of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) chairman of
Finale for the FET? Repealing century-old excise tax would be ‘step forward’ for trucking
A bill has been filed in Congress to appeal the federal excise tax, commonly known as the FET, on the purchase of new big rigs
Fleet Safety Awards: FTC Transportation and Bison Transport awarded this year’s grand prize
Truckload 2023: Orlando culminated with the announcement of the 2022 TCA Fleet Safety Awards grand prize winners. The contest is made possible by presenting sponsor,
Better together: Industry coalition working to pave the road to clean energy
Despite political squabbling on both national and international scales, it is becoming increasingly clear that clean energy will play a major role in the future
Good foundation: New ELDT requirements bringing younger, better-trained drivers to trucking
It’s no secret that the trucking industry has a few issues when it comes to finding — and keeping — qualified, safe, and reliable drivers.
Best Fleets to Drive For: Chief Carriers, C.A.T. take home top honors for 2023
Two for-hire carriers were named the Overall Winners of the 2023 Best Fleets to Drive For contest at the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) convention in
Highway Angel of the Year: CFI driver honored for rescuing victims of fiery crash
Zach Yeakley has been named the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) 2022 Highway Angel of the Year. Yeakley, who lives in Batesville, Arkansas, and drives for
Cummins’ Amy Boerger selected to receive this year’s Chairman’s Choice Award
During Truckload 2023: Orlando, Amy Boerger was honored with the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) Chairman’s Choice Award. “I selected this person because they have been
A year for growth: Despite challenges, 2022 saw numerous acquisitions and mergers of note
Mergers and acquisitions, shifting freight markets, and other big business deals related to the trucking industry were anything but boring in 2022. In a January
A piece of the pie: Trucking regulations top of mind on DOT’s 2023 regulatory agenda
The U.S. Department of Transportation has an overwhelming list of items on its 2023 regulatory agenda, from greenhouse gas emissions in all modes of transportation
Canadian trucking industry members welcome ELD enforcement north of the border
Members of the Canadian trucking industry are applauding the enforcement of electronic logging device (ELD) guidelines, effective January 1, 2023, calling it a major step
Blueprint to decarbonization: Battery-electric power is the frontrunner for zero-emissions heavy-duty vehicles
The September 2022 signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) by leaders of the U.S. departments of Energy, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and the
Drivers’ use of illegal substances is changing — and so is the reporting process
A drug testing milestone was reached in January 2023: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse reached three years of age.
TCA Next Gen Executives with Mike Durst
Had Mike Durst started out driving for Arctic Express, his family’s transport business, he’d have been hard-pressed to cover as many miles as he has
Making spaces: DC takes aim at the truck parking problem, but will they hit the target?
A lack of safe, secure, and affordable truck parking across the U.S. is an ongoing crisis, according to many in the industry. In recent years,