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ELD Mandate, Driver Shortage Spur All-Time Record Trailer Orders in December
Trailer orders in December hit an all-time high of 47,000 units, led by purchases of dry vans, as freight demand outpaced available equipment, the research firm FTR reported, citing preliminary data from trailer makers.
What’s it like to take a ride when the driver is 550 miles away?
Technology from start-up firm Phantom Auto could help combat several of trucking’s critical security concerns.
Storm Disrupts FedEx Hub, Causes Some Flight Cancellations at Memphis Airport
FedEx said a winter storm caused substantial disruptions to FedEx Express flights and sorting at Memphis and Indianapolis hubs Jan. 12.
Gov. Brian Sandoval's State of the States Address Highlights Highway Trust Fund
Stabilizing the Highway Trust Fund is a pressing concern that needs to be resolved with statewide collaboration and federal support, according to Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval.
The Real NAFTA Problem Is With Canada, Not Mexico, Ryan Says
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said the biggest problem with the North American Free Trade Agreement “comes from the North,” with Canadian dairy producers dumping low-cost products on the market to compete with Wisconsin farms.
California Mudslides Send Truckers Searching for Detours
Truckers hauling goods and materials south through California’s San Luis Obispo County are facing longer drives and indefinite delays after deadly mudslides closed Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County.
Chamber Hosts Infrastructure Event Jan. 18
Strategies for modernizing the country’s transportation network will dominate panel discussions at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Jan. 18.
Trucker of the Year finalists announced
The names of the grand prize winners will be announced at TCA’s 80th Annual Convention in Kissimmee, FL, in March.
Former Pilot Flying J President’s Pay Doubled to $26.9 Million During Fraud Scheme, Records Show
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Federal prosecutors have long insisted the goal of a fraud scheme at Pilot Flying J was to boost the truck stop giant’s profit and market share, and this week they served up numbers to try to prove it.