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
Trends in Trucking
In depth articles on trends in the trucking industry.
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
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.
CSA program offers sound premise but can paint inaccurate picture
The premise was simple and sound: Stop using random audits to determine carrier safety. Instead, collect consistent data from roadside inspections and accident reports; then
Diesel dominoes: More states pushing drastic emissions regs, but at what cost?
Not since Benjamin Franklin’s fabled kite-and-key experiment has the concept of electrification jolted the nation as strongly as the push to advance all-electric electric vehicles.
Worker classification: DOL’s proposal would turn clock back to 2020
Exactly what defines a worker as an independent contractor? That’s what the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is trying to determine with a proposed rulemaking
Counting concerns: Trucking industry’s top worries include fuel prices, driver shortage
In its 18th annual Top Industry Issues report, released in November, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) named fuel prices as the top concern for
Fleet Maintenance: Relationships are key to keeping equipment running well at Covenant Logistics
Keeping trucks running safely and moving freight is always a formidable endeavor, but with 2023 looming ahead, the challenges seem enormous. New equipment can be
Safe Sleep: Challenger, Resonea partner to streamline sleep apnea screening for drivers
There’s a danger facing as many as 50% of truck drivers in the United States. It’s not a danger they can see — but many
Parking Conundrum: Federal officials assure trucking industry they’re working to create more spaces
The Biden administration has vowed to tackle the trucking industry’s parking problem, and many in the industry are lauding the effort. Ask any trucker, and
Hands-free? Manufacturers, users of autonomous trucks set safety bar high
Are fully autonomous vehicles safe? That’s the question on the mind of many as the technology of the future becomes the technology of the present
Maximizing existing staff, encouraging a new generation are the keys to overcoming diesel tech shortage
The year 2022 may be a year of recovery for the economy, but it’s also a year of shortages for the trucking industry. Shortages of
Data overload: Modern technology offers wealth of information — whether we need it or not
Data. We get a lot of it — more so now than any other point in time thanks to modern communications technology. There seems to
Proper prep: When it comes to DOT inspections, the best possible news is that there’s no bad news
Department of Transportation (DOT) inspections are often like a visit to the dentist: The best possible news is that there’s no bad news. That’s a
Staying fit for the road: Experts say improving wellness should be a priority for both carriers and drivers
Scan a list of America’s most dangerous professions, and you’ll find truck driving at or near the top. Between operating a multi-ton vehicle at highway
Cutting MPH: FMCSA seeking to dial down speed on commercial trucks
Speed limiters, or engine governors, have once again become one of the hottest topics in trucking over the past several weeks. The Federal Motor Carrier
Time is money: Smart compliance tech can help carriers take a proactive approach to issues
When it comes to trucking, time is money. Compliance issues and violations not only hit the pockets of the trucking company, but also its drivers
What goes up must come down: Trucking industry hopes maxim applies to fuel costs, not rates
If what goes up must come down, Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) members are undoubtedly hoping the aphorism applies to fuel costs rather than the increased
Manufacturing dilemma: Supply chain constraints holding back production at truck OEMs while prices keep rising
Carriers can expect to pay more for new equipment in the coming years — if said equipment can be found to purchase at all, according
Detained: Industry still awaiting a solution on long-standing driver detention issue
“Detention is killing us.” So read the headline on an article published by DAT Freight and Analytics in July 2016 detailing the results of a