The number of loads posted on the spot truckload market jumped 7.4% during the week ending Nov. 18 and the number of trucks posted was virtually unchanged, reported DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards. Van and refrigerated lo
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USDOT Boosts Emergency Aid for Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands will receive additional funds to help agencies there pay for highway infrastructure that was damaged by back-to-back hurricanes in September, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Nov. 22.
NCDOT Plans to Fully Reopen Stretch of I-40 by Christmas
Travelers using Interstate 40 to pass through Raleigh, N.C., can expect lanes that have been under construction for the past few years to be restored by Christmas, according to North Carolina Department of Transportation Spokesman Steve Abbott.
Enjoy Thanksgiving? Thank a truck driver
Thanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday, a non-denominational coming together to spend time with family and friends over a classic meal. And like a great many other things, it wouldn’t be possible without trucking.
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Safe driving tips for Thanksgiving travel
ATA’s Share the Road safety program releases instructional video ahead of holidays.
Fleetmatics expands with new Dublin office space
After a significant staff expansion this year, fleet management technology company Fleetmatics is moving its team into a 90,000 sq. ft. campus in Sandyford, Ireland, just south of Dublin. The company expects employees will be at the new facility by m
Truck Stocks Rebound After Tesla Leaves Crucial Details Out of Semi Plan
Tesla Inc.’s superstar chief executive Elon Musk unveiled a futuristic looking electric semi truck last week that surpassed analyst expectations and weighed heavily on the shares of truck and truck component makers.
Trimble registers ELD for oil and gas fleets with FMCSA
Trimble has self-certified its eDriver Logs solution for oil and gas services fleets to comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)’s electronic logging device (ELD) mandate.
According to the company, Trimble’s eDriver Logs au
Study: New wave of change building for logistics industry
Advent of Blockchain, plus more automation and digitization of logistics work, will also change talent requirements for supply chain professionals.
ELD Resources: Websites Offer Information, Product Reviews
With the electronic logging device mandate quickly approaching, websites for ELD information and reviews have emerged to help carriers sift through the multitude of systems on the market and find the right fit for their operations.