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A closer look at the âMemorial Runâ firefighter-tribute CEI 2018 KW T680
Itâs a truly remarkable unit, and with greater urgency present as fires intensify, particularly out West, a fitting tribute to all who give themselves to protecting the rest of us.
December 5, 2018
Voices
More âMusic to truck byâ: Truckers Ken Freeman, Taylor Barker live
In addition to this yearâs Trucker Talent Search contestants and other singer-songwriters, truckers Taylor Barker and Ken Freeman were conspicuous at GATS this past year with performances, including video excerpts of two here, on the stage at the truck parking area and at the Red Eye Radio stage and various exhibitor booths.
December 5, 2018
Business
First cross-border Mexican fleet talks challenges, standards of operating in U.S.
Olympic Transport, a 140-truck Monterrey, Mexico-based fleet thatâs operated in cross-border operations since 2007, says that despite stigmas of Mexican-domiciled fleets among U.S. carriers and operators, Mexican fleets in the DOTâs cross-border program are no less safe than those at U.S. and Canadian operations.
December 5, 2018
Business
OnRoad mobile app from Comdata
The new OnRoad app complements Comdataâs OnRoad Card, one of the more widely accepted, multi-purpose fuel and driver funds card in trucking.
December 5, 2018
Business
Yokohama recalls certain commercial truck tires
The company says approximately 529 Yokohama RY023 tires, size 295/75R22.5 (14G) that have DOT date code 2318 may have the wrong rubber compound, which could cause the tread to separate from the casing.
December 5, 2018
Business
Trucking aero company raising money to support military veterans
SmartTruck kicked off the âDrive for our Vetsâ campaign by using one of its trucks to deliver supplies to a DAV facility on the Gulf Coast to help military families affected by Hurricane Michael. The company is looking to raise $25,000 by the end of December.
December 5, 2018
Business
Covering your tracks: The brave new world of âfreight visibilityâ
As load tracking systems have proliferated and evolved, angst over their intrusion, as well as opportunities for owner-operators to benefit from them, have been on the rise.
December 4, 2018
Business
DOT asking for crash examples to review for crash preventability program within CSA
The intention of the program is to test the feasibility of reviewing crashes in which truck drivers are not at fault and to remove them from carriersâ and operatorsâ Compliance, Safety, Accountability scores if they are deemed non-preventable.
December 4, 2018
Overdrive Extra
Faces of the Road: Bluesman and former trucker Watermelon Slim fails better
Long Haul Paulâs latest in the âFaces of the Roadâ series details the life and career of former hauler (and so much else besides)/international blues sensation Bill âWatermelon Slimâ Homans, out with a new record, âChurch of the Blues.â As Slim puts it: âIâve had a little success in a life marked mostly by failure.â
December 4, 2018
Business
Trucker shot, killed in Nashville road rage incident
The shooting occurred Friday, Nov. 30, during the 5 p.m. rush hour on I-65. According to police, the man who shot and killed the trucker said he fired his pistol in self-defense, and no charges have been filed against him, but the âcase remains very much under investigation,â police say.
December 4, 2018
Business
Diesel prices hit lowest national average since May
After a 5.4-cent decrease during the week ending Dec. 3, the U.S.â average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel is now $3.207.
December 4, 2018
Business
Tools to help truckers get their jobs done
Even the best, most proficient truck driver on the road today needs a little help from time to time, and he can get it from some of todayâs top technologies. Rand McNallyâs latest dashcam Rand McNally launched its new DashCam 500 and companion app that delivers high-quality video and still photos, making it simple to [âŚ]
December 4, 2018
Business
Rates a mixed bag in November as flatbed continues slide
Per-mile flatbed rates on the spot market continued to fall off in November, according to monthly rates data from Truckstop.com. Meanwhile, reefer rates surged and van rates dropped a nickel a mile.
December 3, 2018
Parking
Pennsylvania seeks feedback on truck parking
Through PennDOTâs Public-Private Partnership (P3) Office, the agency is looking for feedback to potentially help develop future statewide or regional projects addressing commercial truck parking in the state.
December 3, 2018
Overdrive Radio
Beware what you sign with brokers: Freight-payment offsetting of cargo claims a âsuckerâs gameâ
Ever had a broker give you load after load following a cargo claim, then never pay you for any of them? Such can be the case when âright to offsetâ clauses are included in a brokerage contract. Issues discussed in this Overdrive Radio edition with transportation attorney Hank Seaton, with an outline also of ways to revamp the safety-rating system for small-fleet/owner-op benefit.
December 3, 2018
Business
Truck, trailer makers issue recalls for lights, tires, power steering, more
Paccar issued a recall for certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680, T880 and Peterbilt 379 trucks; Mack and Volvo are recalling certain 2019 Mack Granite, LR and Terrapro and Volvo VHD and VNL trucks; Autocar is recalling certain 2019 Xpeditor trucks; and Wabash National is recalling certain 2014-2019 van trailers.
December 3, 2018
Business
Enforcement spree ongoing this week in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio
During the âEyes on 94â enforcement spree, officers will focus on violations most likely to contribute to a crash, including speeding, following too close, improper passing, distracted driving and improper lane use.
December 3, 2018
Business
Top dealer named by Strick Trailers
For the third year in a row, Capitol City Trailers of Obetz, Ohio was named the 2018 Dealer of the Year by Strick Trailers by virtue of its sales levels.
December 3, 2018
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