Despite proposed delays regarding certain parts of the federal Entry Level Driver Training rule, commercial driver license training schools shouldn’t dawdle as the rule’s upcoming effective date nears, according to training expert Jim Butler.
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ELDT Compliance Urged Despite FMCSA’s Proposed Delays
Despite proposed delays regarding certain parts of the federal Entry Level Driver Training rule, commercial driver license training schools shouldn’t dawdle as the rule’s upcoming effective date nears, according to training expert Jim Butler.
Orbcomm Revenue Down 5.2% in 2Q
Orbcomm Inc., a provider of machine-to-machine and internet of things technologies, said it had a net loss of $6.4 million in the second quarter ended June 30, compared to a net loss of $7.2 million in the second quarter of 2018.
Eddie Lampert Loses Ruling Tied to $718 Million Claim on Old Sears
Eddie Lampert suffered a setback in federal court this week when a judge effectively ruled that some of his claims against the bankrupt estate of Sears Holdings Corp. have so little priority that they are likely worth a fraction of what he’s demanding.
Kottke Trucking Acquires Wayne T. Fellows Inc.
Kottke Trucking Inc. has acquired Wayne T. Fellows Inc., a trucking company focused on refrigerated less-than-truckload and truckload shipping based out of Davenport, Fla., according to Kottke officials.
Jack Cooper Files for Bankruptcy, but Pledges 'Business as Usual'
Despite filing for bankruptcy, it will be “business as usual” for Jack Cooper Ventures Inc.
Roadrunner to Focus on 3PL, LTL After Net Losses in 2Q
Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. will narrow future operations to logistics and less-than-truckload after a disappointing second quarter, company officials said in an Aug. 7 news release.
Canadian Trucking Alliance Urges Provinces to Adopt ELDs
The Canadian Trucking Alliance has initiated conversations with transportation ministers in an effort to encourage adoption of electronic logging devices at the provincial level.
As China Halts US Soy Purchases, ‘Unknown’ Buyers Step Up
While China announced it has halted imports of American soybeans, a mysterious buyer has stepped up. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Aug. 7 a sale of 165,000 metric tons of the oilseed to “unknown destinations.”
World Economy Edges Closer to Recession as Trade Woes Spread
The escalating trade war between the U.S. and China is nudging the world economy toward its first recession in a decade with investors demanding politicians and central bankers act fast to change course.