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Van load-to-truck ratios in Columbus have been on an upward trend but spiked during Q4 2017 and early 2018, during the weeks leading up to the ELD mandate and directly after. Those ratios jumped again around April 1, when ELD “hard enforcement” began, and have loosened up considerably since then.

Used-truck market rife with uncertainty

Unknowns around tariffs, emissions regulations and other factors have created uncertainty in the used-truck market, according to analysts. The good news? Retail used-truck sales prices have returned to near pre-COVID levels.

Owner-operator Scott Smith with one of his 2017 Peterbilt 579s at home in Searcy, Arkansas. His current hopper-bottom/flatbed trucking business builds on early oilfield experience and benefits from a close attention to detail when it comes to revenue and costs.

Betting on equipment diversity as failsafe: Trucker of the Month

DOT set to eliminate speed limiter proposal, keep pre-2000 ELD exemption in place

Fleetworthy's new Expedited Inspection service is now available for select ELD users in Nevada.

New 'Expedited Inspection' service available through select ELDs

BlueParrot's industry-leading B450-XT Noise-canceling Bluetooth headset pairs with Cummins for a unique design

When will owner-operators have to compete with truly 'driverless' trucks?

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