LAS VEGAS. Bob Perry believes his new box can play a big role in improving the health of the nation’s truck drivers.
The box is from the just launched CDLMeals, which offers a pre-packaged, healthy meal delivery service. Beyond the balanced meals mad
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Martinez says FMCSA still reviewing public comments on HOS
LAS VEGAS. The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) said the agency is still reviewing the 5,200 public comments it received regarding potential changes to hours-of-service regulations.
“We are very encouraged with the quan
Nussbaum, Prime named 2019 'Best Fleets'
LAS VEGAS. Nussbaum Transportation and Prime Inc. were named the overall winners of the “2019 Best Fleets to Drive For” contest.
The announcement was made March 11 at the Truckload Carriers Association’s annual conference. TCA partners with CarriersE
ShipChain, Scanlog team on blockchain program
ShipChain to install GPS-enabled cellular devices into the cab of Scanlog-associated vehicles.
Congress tries again to help younger truckers obtain CDL
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the Senate and House introduced the DRIVE-Safe Act, giving drivers under the age of 21 a faster path to interstate trucking.
Federal regulations currently prevent commercial drivers from crossing state lines until t
Federal spending bill, FMCSA action extend ELD exemptions
The federal spending bill signed into law by President Trump on Feb. 15 contained a measure that allows commercial drivers hauling livestock and insects to avoid using electronic logging devices (ELDs) through Sept. 30.
These drivers were already exe
Flytrex expanding use of drones for food, e-commerce deliveries
The company is proving each day there is a place for drones, especially in suburban areas with private homes where services such as Uber or Postmates generally do not operate.
New England Motor Freight files for bankruptcy, will cease operations
New England Motor Freight Inc. announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will shutter operations.
In a letter to employees posted online, President Thomas Connery wrote “the costs of running an asset-based trucking company have soared; wit
New truck orders fall, but large backlogs keep OEMs busy
Orders for new trucks dropped significantly in January, but the overall market remains healthy, according to two industry research firms.
FTR said preliminary North American Class 8 orders for January were 15,600 units, the lowest since October 2016.
Aftermarket, not an afterthought
Preparing for how complex new trucks and technologies will change the service business.