AUSTIN, Texas — Aerodynamic wheel cover manufacturer Deflecktor has added a locking mechanism to its Hardspot product line, addressing a concern expressed by original equipment manufacturers, company founder and President John Fleck said.
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DriverReach Expands Digital Platform to Speed Up Driver Hiring
AUSTIN, Texas — With the trucking industry facing a critical shortage of more than 50,000 drivers, Indianapolis-based DriverReach unveiled an online platform for companies and drivers that the human resources tech company said will accelerate the hiring process of drivers.
FMCSA’s Ray Martinez Indicates Concern Over California’s Meal, Rest Break Rule
AUSTIN, Texas — As the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration prepares to evaluate comments related to California’s meal-and-rest-break requirements, its administrator expressed concern over the state’s rules, which differ from federal regulations.
Big Brown's pedal-electric eBike hits Seattle waterfront
A hundred-plus years later, UPS comes full circle to bike delivery, 21st Century syle.
Where have all the drivers gone?
Now about that truck driver shortage: is there one? Yes? Then how did it happen, and how do you stop it, or at least mitigate it? Mapping out what’s brought things to this point and what carriers need to do now if they want to keep their seats filled
Ryder Beats Wall Street Expectations With 3Q Earnings
Ryder System Inc. beat analysts’ expectations when the Miami-based company announced net income increased 51% in the third quarter.
FMCSA Approves Vision Requirement Exemptions for 88 Drivers
Eighty-eight drivers with vision impairments in one eye will be allowed to operate commercial trucks across state lines, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Oct 25.
Business-Spending Slowdown Casts Shadow on Solid GDP Report
Consumers drove the U.S. economy to better-than-expected growth in the third quarter, but a steep slowdown in business spending raised concerns about whether the strength in the expansion is sustainable.
Uptake and Geotab deliver AI-powered fleet management
Joint solution enables fleets to predict breakdowns and reduce maintenance and fuel costs.
Hub Group Reports Strong Third-Quarter Earnings
On the strength of a strong economy and the sale of one its divisions, Oak Brook, Ill.-based transportation management company Hub Group reported record third-quarter results Oct. 25.