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Looking for a new gig? Meet with fleets that match your needs at GATS
When arriving at the show and picking up their attendee badge, drivers will also be given a list of fleets that match their criteria, so they can visit the fleetsā booths on the show floor. There will be at least 90 trucking companies exhibiting at the show.
July 11, 2019
Business
I-10 EB through Phoenix to close this weekend
Arizona Department of Transportation crews will close the eastbound side of the interstate between 67th and 51st avenues from 9 p.m. Friday, July 12, through 10 p.m. Sunday, July 14.
July 11, 2019
Overdrive Radio
A Truckstop in the halls of Congress, a hotshot carrierās tech-informed business
Failure to fund road repairs, notes Truckstop.comās Chief Relationship Officer Brent Hutto in this weekās edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast, can hasten the incidence and increase the likelihood of the perhaps No. 1 reason owner-ops go out business ā thatās a major mechanical failure, of course.
July 11, 2019
Business
Pulling its weight: How trailer ownership could boost your profits as a leased owner-op
Buying your own trailer can be a smart investment, with immediate payback, as long as you can live with its limitations. With market conditions and new tax incentives, now could be the time to make the move.
July 11, 2019
Truck Stops
TA-Petro offering deals on hot dogs for National Hot Dog Day
The truck stop chain is offering drivers two hot dogs for $1, or a free hot dog with an UltraONE kiosk coupon. Drivers can stop into any TA, Petro or TA Express location to take advantage of the deal. The offer will only be valid on July 17.
July 11, 2019
Business
Rates were on the up in holiday week, as demand indicators fell
It wasnāt exactly a fireworks display, but national average spot van and refrigerated freight rates sparkled a bit last week as shippers looked for carriers to move freight during a compressed delivery window. Decreased activity, at once, caused demand indicators to fall.
July 11, 2019
Voices
POLL: Do you protect your exposed skin with sunscreen routinely on your hauls?
Whatās your strategy for skin protection ā if any at all ā while youāre trucking? Weigh in via this poll and/or the comments section.
July 10, 2019
Business
On-haul reports: Trucker shot, killed after attacking officer, driver arrested for human smuggling
Several truck drivers have recently been involved in highway incidents, including a trucker who was shot and killed after he attacked a police officer with a screwdriver, a driver caught attempting to smuggle illegal immigrants into the U.S., and a trucker who was found dead in his truck at a gas station.
July 10, 2019
Channel 19
Speed limiters: Senate bill to mandate a 65 mph setting a āterrible ideaā
Voices on the Senate bill from a Georgia Republican that would mandate a 65 mph speed setting for trucks capable of it. And more on the ācareful what you wish forā dynamics in regulatory change.
July 10, 2019
Business
Pilot Flying J seeks nominations for annual Road Warrior program
The nomination period is open through July 21, and the grand prize winner will receive a $10,000 prize. Second and third place finalists will receive $5,000 and $2,500, respectively. Nominators of the first-, second- and third-place finalists will also receive $500.
July 10, 2019
Business
Prime, Inc. takes Amazon to court over use of āprimeā on trailers
Prime is seeking to recoup what it claims are monetary damages over Amazonās āprimeā-marked trailers and an injunction against Amazon continuing to run trailers with its its Amazon Prime logo.
July 10, 2019
Voices
Company drivers: Has your fleet in recent years increased its speed-limiter setting?
This poll looks at the landscape for speed-limiter usage today in trucking ā if youāre a company driver, has your fleet increased its top speed setting in the last three years?
July 10, 2019
Business
Sessions on business best practices, ELDs, more set for GATS
A number of educational sessions will be held during the Great American Trucking Show, including Overdriveās Partners in Business sessions, FMCSA Hot Topics sessions and more.
July 9, 2019
Business
Landstar names award recipients
Monthly Landstar owner-operators (or ābusiness capacity ownersā) and agents are honored with Landstarās Star of Quality Award for their performance that goes āabove and beyond the call of duty,ā Landstar notes.
July 9, 2019
Business
Owner-op named Highway Angel for helping trucker in rollover crash
Doran Doravi saw an overturned tractor-trailer lying on the cabās passenger side stretched across the northbound side of the highway. He stopped to help and, with the help of another trucker, was able to get the driver out of the overturned cab.
July 9, 2019
Business
FMCSA opens comment period for proposed CDL testing changes
FMCSA proposed to allow third-party CDL trainers to administer the CDL skills test to applicants trained by the third-party tester. Comments will be accepted through Sept. 9.
July 9, 2019
Business
England Logisticsā new tracking, matching platform
The Trucker Tools company announced England Logistics had signed on to the Trucker Tools platform and implemented several of the Salt Lake City-based brokerageās cloud-based freight-match and load-track applications and tools.
July 9, 2019
Business
Calif. lawmakers proceeding with bill that imperils owner-operator model
Despite ongoing challenges against its root court decision, lawmakers in California are pressing forward with a bill that its opponents say threatens the traditional owner-operator model in the state.
July 8, 2019
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