WASHINGTON — Regardless of how many drivers they oversee, trucking companies must helm a culture shift toward safety to reduce roadway fatalities, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration chief Ray Martinez.
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2018 International Roadcheck focuses on HOS compliance
CVSA set the dates for this year’s 72-hour roadside inspection blitz, which will highlight hours-of-service regulations.
Knowing what to do after a highway accident occurs
Attorneys recommend careful documentation of the scene, and stress the importance of assuring the driver a plan is in place to help.
Sen. Chuck Schumer: Infrastructure a Priority for Senate Democrats
Advancing legislation this year that would repair the country’s infrastructure and modernize freight corridors is a priority Senate Democrats share, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said March 20.
Tax Benefits, Package Volume Boost FedEx in 3Q
FedEx Corp. reported results for its fiscal third quarter ending Feb. 28, with net income of $2.1 billion, or $7.59 earnings per share, compared with $562 million, or $2.07 a share, in the same period in 2017.
FedEx Reports Solid Quarter, Expands Walmart Deal
FedEx Corp. reported results for its fiscal third quarter ending Feb. 28, with net income of $2.1 billion, or $7.59 earnings per share, compared with $562 million, or $2.07 a share, in the same period in 2017.
Revised ELD Guidance: FMCSA Allows AOBRDs to Be Installed on Fleet Expansion Trucks
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued revised guidance permitting motor carriers that were using automatic onboard recording device software prior the effective date of the electronic logging device mandate to add trucks to their f…
Michigan Governor Calls for Federal Gas Tax Hike to Fix State’s Ravaged Roads
It’s time to raise the federal gas tax to help fix Michigan’s ravaged roads, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder said March 20.
Fleet Owner magazine – the March 2018 Issue
Fleet Owner is the information source for trucking, written for middle and upper level managers at commercial truck fleets with five or more vehicles. Its journalists deliver business insights and analysis, breaking news, trends, best practices and res…
FedEx Office to Open in 500 Walmart Stores Across US in Next Two Years
You can get everything from food and clothing to tools and toys at Walmart. Now, add packing and shipping to that list.