Author: Fleet Owner Staff

DAT index show strong June for spot loads, rates

The number of available loads on the spot truckload market rose to a record in June, while rates hit the highest point in almost two years, according to the DAT North American Freight Index.
The index rose 24 percent in June from May and 57 percent f

Telogis updates WorkPlan HOS offerings

Telogis announced several upgrades to its WorkPlan’s HOS module to assist fleets and drivers more easily comply with the upcoming electronic logging mandate.
Beginning in December, nearly all commercial drivers will need to use an electronic logging

FMCSA plans nationwide ELD implementation tour

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will conduct an electronic logging device (ELD) implementation tour starting later this week at the Iowa 80 Truckstop Jamboree.
In December, the federal mandate requiring nearly all interstate c

FMCSA's driver training rule becomes official

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has made official its final rule setting training standards for new applicants seeking commercial driver’s licenses.
The agency initially announced the rule in December, with an expected complia