Despite Full ELD Enforcement, Truck Capacity Increased
April 19, 2018
It's hard to deny that electronic logging devices have had an effect on the trucking industry in the short time since they were mandated, but it might not...
http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/drivers/news/story/2018/04/despite-full-eld-enforcement-truck-capacity-increased.aspx
Bill Would Hold Retailers Liable for Trucking Company Labor Violations
April 13, 2018
California state Sen. Ricardo Lara introduced a bill that would hold major retailers liable when trucking companies break labor laws, sparked by allegations...
http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/drivers/news/story/2018/04/bill-would-hold-retailers-liable-for-trucking-company-labor-violations.aspx
SmartDrive Launches Video Safety Platform With New Hardware
March 13, 2018
SmartDrive Systems launched the SmartDrive Transportation Intelligence Platform and SR4 hardware for fleets, offering a comprehensive video- and...
http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/fleet-management/news/story/2018/03/smartdrive-launches-video-based-intelligence-platform-and-new-hardware.aspx
Lawsuit Filed Against XPO Over Port Truck Driver Wages and Benefits
February 28, 2018
A lawsuit filed on behalf of three truck drivers against XPO Logistics Cartage in California alleges that they did not receive proper wages and benefits due...
http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/drivers/news/story/2018/02/lawsuit-filed-agains-xpo-over-port-truck-driver-wages-and-benefits.aspx
Seattle's Independent Port Drivers Get More Time to Buy Clean Trucks
February 6, 2018
The Ports of Seattle and Tacoma in Washington reached a compromise with independent truckers who threatened a walk-out over a program that would ban trucks...
http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/fuel-smarts/news/story/2018/02/clean-truck-deadline-causes-strife-for-seattle-independent-drivers.aspx
CARB Loses Appeal in Lawsuit over Emissions Compliance
February 1, 2018
California's Fifth District Court of Appeals has affirmed a ruling from 2014 that the California Air Resources Board overstepped its authority in allowing...
http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/safety-compliance/news/story/2018/02/carb-loses-appeal-in-lawsuit-over-emissions-regulations-compliance.aspx
Congestion Worsened at ATRI's Top Trucking Bottlenecks Locations
January 25, 2018
Overall truck speeds worsened at the top five bottlenecks on ATRI's list with peak speeds falling by an average of 6% at these locations.
http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/fleet-management/news/story/2018/01/congestion-worsened-at-atri-s-top-trucking-bottlenecks-locations.aspx
Environmental Group, State Attorneys Urge EPA to Keep Glider Kit GHG Rules
January 8, 2018
Environmental advocates, state attorneys general, and others are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to maintain the Obama administration’s ruling on...
http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/fuel-smarts/news/story/2018/01/environmental-group-urges-epa-to-maintain-glider-kit-standards.aspx
Preparation the Key to Handling Winter Weather
January 4, 2018
While most of the impact of a winter storm will directly affect drivers, many of the disruptions can be prevented by a well-maintained and prepared fleet.
http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/drivers/article/story/2018/01/preparation-is-the-best-way-to-deal-with-winter-weather.aspx
Storm Blasts East Coast with Blizzard Conditions
January 4, 2018
A massive winter storm known as a Bomb Cyclone has slammed the East Coast from Florida to Maine, bringing with it snow, high winds, and frigid temperatures...
http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/fleet-management/news/story/2018/01/bomb-cyclone-blasts-east-coast-with-frigid-conditions.aspx