Now that we know that 10 MPG is possible with real trucks driving real routes delivering real freight we need to spread the word to the rest of the industry about what it takes to consistently achieve double-digit fuel efficiency. Or at the very leas
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Start of Split Sleeper Berth Pilot Program Behind Schedule
Federal trucking regulators have been angling for a flexible sleeper berth pilot program since 2010, but a request for public comment posted in the Federal Register late last month showed that plans for the program are behind schedule.
Vaping truckers may live longer
Study says cigarette smokers who switch to e-cigs could live 5 to 10 years longer than those who continue to smoke cigarettes.
NCI recognizes ‘Elite’ Fleet drivers
Jeff Gutzler has been awarded Driver of the Month for September 2017 by National Carriers Inc. He operates a company truck within NCI Hides Division where he recently celebrated his 10th anniversary. He and his wife, Billie, are residents of Portale
Transtex acquires fleet safety tech company
Company progresses toward its goal of providing customers with emerging technologies that maximize fuel savings and proactively reduce speeds for improved security.
House Homeland Security Committee Calls for Increased Security Funding at LA, Long Beach Ports
While praising efforts to protect the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports from terrorist and cyber-attacks, members of Congress aired concerns Oct. 31 about threats to public safety and the economy if federal funding for maritime security programs isn’t raised to meet new threats.
Port Houston Credits Teamwork With Other Ports For Strong Rebound From Harvey
Three forge trucking freight futures contract
New contracts would provide participants much-needed risk management tools to hedge their freight lane exposure.
Element Fleet Management Canada names new president
Former chief commercial officer Chris Gittens promoted to president of Element Fleet Management Canada; Sebastien Blondin joins corporate team in strategic business development role
Longtime Montana Trucker Delivering Capitol Christmas Tree
In nearly five decades of driving trucks, Larry Spiekermeier has placed sixth in the National Truck Driving Championships, twice been named Motor Carriers of Montana’s “Driver of the Year,” and logged 1.6 million accident-free miles with his current employer, Whitewood Transport.