A sample of last-minute written comments by trucking-related trade organizations mostly were supportive of tweaking federal hours-of-service rules to make them more flexible for commercial vehicle drivers.
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Colorado Voters Could Play Role in Determining State’s Oil Output
On Nov. 6, voters may spoil BP’s welcome. That’s when it will be decided whether to limit drilling in an initiative that some say could cut the state’s oil output by more than half. The vote is being closely watched, not only by companies keen to join the Colorado boom but also by outsiders who see a potential blueprint for blocking development.
Colorado Voters Could Play Role in Determining State’s Oil Output
On Nov. 6, voters may spoil BP’s welcome. That’s when it will be decided whether to limit drilling in an initiative that some say could cut the state’s oil output by more than half. The vote is being closely watched, not only by companies keen to join the Colorado boom but also by outsiders who see a potential blueprint for blocking development.
Trailer Orders Soar to All-Time High in September
U.S. trailer orders in September skyrocketed to an all-time high, surpassing the previous record by more than 10,000 units, ACT Research Co. reported.
GPS Insight names new CEO, other chief officers promoted
Former CEO and founder, Rob Donat, will remain with the company as Chairman of the Board.
Like Motor Carriers, Truck Insurers Await Changes to Federal CSA Program
With potentially big changes coming to the federal Compliance, Safety, Accountability program, insurance companies are hoping for a better way to identify unsafe motor carriers in an environment where insurers may be paying out much higher claims under…
Employers Post Record Number of Open Jobs in August
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers posted the most jobs in two decades in August, and hiring also reached a record high, fresh evidence that companies are desperate to staff up amid solid economic growth.
Fleet Expansion Generates Record Profits at P.A.M. Transportation Services in 3Q
Higher rates and a bigger fleet in a strong freight market produced record profits for P.A.M. Transportation Services in the third quarter.
Uptake's AI-driven asset monitoring targets maintenance, downtime
Next-gen AI-enabled asset performance management product is designed to help fleets reduce repair, fuel, and key areas of maintenance costs while improving driver safety.
ATA Announces Finalists for 2019-20 America’s Road Team
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations released the list of 34 professional truck drivers chosen as finalists for the 2019-20 term of America’s Road Team on Oct. 16.