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Business
Bridgestone increases Dayton brand tire prices
Bridgestone announced this week a 20 percent price increase on Dayton truck and bus radial tires sold in the U.S. shipped on or after March 5. The company cites “increased business costs and other market dynamics” for the increase.
March 7, 2019
Overdrive Extra
Trucking’s billionaires: Forbes’ annual list includes those who made their fortune in trucking
Trucking’s billionaires include a few who started businesses as single-truck operators, as well as those who founded or inherited large truck stop chains.
March 6, 2019
Business
Several I-435/I-70 interchange ramps in Kansas City to close through 2020
The construction project, which will replace the bridges in the interchange, remove left exits and more, will begin Thursday, March 7 with various lane closures to set up detour signs and other equipment for the project. The ramp closures will begin Monday, March 11.
March 6, 2019
Channel 19
Owner-operators report mostly negative, if any, change in detention times since ELDs were mandated for most
Early detention-poll results show most readers feel that the load/unload locations they visit had either seen no change (44 percent) or actually gotten a little (18 percent) or a lot (20 percent) worse on detention since late December 2017 when the electronic logging device mandate first came into play.
March 6, 2019
Business
Study finds improving worst bottlenecks would save millions in fuel, reduce emissions
Previous research by the group found that 89 percent of the industry’s congestion costs stem from just 12 percent of interstate highway miles. The new study, part of ATRI’s “Fixing the 12%” research initiative, focuses on how reducing congestion on those miles could cut costs for trucking companies.
March 6, 2019
Business
Quebec dealer takes Kenworth’s top award
Kenworth Maska received the 2018 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award for the United States and Canada at the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently in San Diego. A variety of other dealers accepted gold and silver quality awards and others in special categories.
March 6, 2019
Business
CVSA names Werner driver International Driver Excellence Award winner
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has named Werner Enterprises driver Timothy Dean its 2019 International Driver Excellence Award winner.
March 6, 2019
Business
Navistar ordered to pay $1.3M to fleet in case over MaxxForce engines
Attorneys for Dutch Maid Logistics say the final settlement could reach upwards of $2 million, once payback for attorney’s fees has been calculated. A Navistar spokesperson said the company is disappointed in the ruling and that Navistar is “reviewing its options” for proceeding.
March 5, 2019
Business
Fatal Tesla crash involving tractor-trailer under investigation
Another crash involving a Tesla sedan and a tractor-trailer is under investigation by federal agencies. It is unknown as of Tuesday whether or not the Tesla Model 3 was driving in its self-driving Autopilot mode at the time of the March 1 crash in Delray Beach, Florida.
March 5, 2019
Business
Rule change eases process for drivers upgrading from Class B to Class A CDL
The new rulemaking adds an optional theory instruction upgrade curriculum for those upgrading from a Class B to a Class A that removes eight instructional units involving “non-driving activities.” FMCSA says these units are nearly identical to instructional units in the Class B CDL curriculum.
March 5, 2019
Hours of Service
Lawmakers float bills to add unique hours of service regs for livestock/ag haulers
Renewing efforts that began last Congress, lawmakers in both the House and the Senate have introduced legislation that, if passed, would facilitate creation of special hours of service regs for drivers hauling livestock, bees and other ag commodities.
March 5, 2019
Overdrive Extra
Nearly six months without a paycheck: One lease operator’s story
Year 2018 was shaping up to be the best on record for a Midwest-based lease operator. He had just paid off his 2015 Pete. A breakdown, a cargo claim, an illness and little support from his carrier later, and “all I had left was my word.”
March 5, 2019
Business
The expansion challenge: Mastering preparation for the unpredictable
Small leased fleet owner-operator Dave Marti and Midnight Xpress owner-operator Andre Jackson both employed a common practice as they expanded: limited personal income, separated from business income, from which profits were reinvested. Or, as the case may be, used to cover the unforeseen.
March 5, 2019
Business
Spot market rates sink again before spring’s usual rebound
In addition to the month-to-month decline, rates in all three segments also posted year-over-year declines, though they’re now competing with the record-hot rates seen in the first half of 2018.
March 4, 2019
Business
Three drivers named finalists for Goodyear’s Highway Hero Award
The Highway Hero Award winner will be named at MATS later this month. Finalists are: Darrell Atkins, who rescued an elderly couple involved in a bad crash; Don Frederick, who pulled a fellow trucker from a crash and administered live-saving aid; and Paul Mathias, who performed CPR on a child involved in a fatal crash.
March 4, 2019
Business
Alabama-based trucker recognized for pulling motorist from burning car
He noticed someone was still inside the car, so he approached and found a driver conscious and in pain trapped by the steering wheel that was jammed between the man’s ribs and belt. He then ran back to his truck and grabbed his fire extinguisher to knock the flames back.
March 4, 2019
Business
The expansion challenge: Getting started with solid freight relationships
While most owner-operators have considered adding a truck to their business, many never try it, and few have sustained success for years. The challenges are many, but the rewards can be substantial for the right operators with a close eye on new opportunities.
March 4, 2019
Business
More than 26,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, Mack trucks recalled over transmission issue
The recalls from Paccar, Volvo and Mack all stem from issues on trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. In the affected trucks, an internal component in the clutch assembly could fail. Daimler Trucks and Great Dane also recently issued unrelated recalls.
March 4, 2019
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