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News roundup, Sept. 24: Fatigue-detecting headgear makes U.S. debut, Star chiropractor cracks truckersâ backs
Volvo touts its dynamic steering system with the help of a high-profile chiropractor. SmartCapâs âLifeBandâ headgear can be worn under a cap and uses EEG technology to measure brain activity to detect fatigue. NASTC named its 2019/2020 Driver of the Year Team.
September 24, 2019
Business
News roundup, Sept. 12: NASTC fuel discount at Speedway locations ending, interstate closures set for Arizona
NASTCâs fuel discount partnership with Speedway fuel stops will end Monday, Sept. 16. The Arizona DOT is planning to close I-10 Westbound through Phoenix this weekend, along with overnight closures of I-40 near Flagstaff next week.
September 12, 2019
Business
High liability rates becoming the norm
Liability coverage costs have increased markedly in recent years. Premiums for a $1 million liability policy now can range from around $6,000 to $16,000 or more a year.
July 12, 2019
Business
NASTC to begin offering PrePass to members
The NASTC PrePass program is available to NASTC members not enrolled in PrePass in the last six months with less than 100 power unites. Fleets must also meet minimum safety score requirements to qualify.
April 5, 2017
Equipment
CARB to boost low-use mileage exemption
Good news for owner-operators and fleets in the Eastern U.S. who run to California only occasionally or can keep their in-state miles below the 5,000-7,500 range per year: The stateâs upping its low-use exemption mileage.
November 8, 2013
Regulations
Lawsuit against CSA could see decision within 6 months, attorney says
Henry Seaton expects a decision in the next six months â meanwhile, two reports from House committees on the CSA SMS are expected before the end of the year.
November 8, 2013
Channel 19
Audit your drug/alcohol testing consortium
Video interview with regulatory consultant Richard Wilson highlights the need to double-check and pre-audit your drug and alcohol testing consortium for compliance with regulations â if you donât, it could come back to haunt you.
February 28, 2013
Business
Owner-operators: Master the credit game
With some lenders warming up to owner-operators, donât miss the chance to improve your rating and save thousands of dollars in interest payments.
February 28, 2013
Channel 19
The smell of an EOBR by any other name
If youâre an EOBR mandate supporter, is âelectronic logging deviceâ or âelectronic logâ any sweeter? Public debate over the mandate suggests, well, roses.
January 15, 2013
Business
Computing the owner-operator business â Part 2
Part 2 of this series features explores the landscape for web-based models for trucking management software for small fleets and independents â and the mobile integration on the way.
September 21, 2012
Channel 19
Playing the cards right in driver appreciation
Personal relationships drive good businesses â nowhere is that more true than in trucking.
August 7, 2012
Channel 19
NASTCâs âDaily Fuel Hedgeâ and discount program
Two fuel-price fighting tools from the National Association of Small Trucking Companies â their Quality Plus Network of fuel stops offering members cost-plus discounts and their Daily Fuel Hedge.
August 2, 2012
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