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News•June 9, 2014

Truck Cargo Thefts Drop, Value of Heists Jumps

The number of truck cargo thefts in the U.S. decreased by 25% February through April, but the average loss value increased 98%, according to a new report from the logistics security services provider FreightWatch International.

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News•June 9, 2014

Carrier Agrees to Settlement Involving Driver Applicants

The trucking company New England Motor Freight has agreed to pay $870,500 to settle a federal class action lawsuit that it failed to get proper authorization from truck drivers before checking their credit reports and then later denying them employment.

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News•June 9, 2014

OOIDA and C.R. England Reach Settlement Over Leases

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and the trucking company C.R. England have reached a settlement in a case regarding compliance with federal regulations governing the leasing relationship between motor carriers and truck owner-operators.

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Products•June 9, 2014

Rotary Introduces Fast, Friendly HD 4-Post Lifts

HDC series lifts are battery powered and need only a 110-volt source for charging. They can be fitted with wheels to make them mobile.

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News•June 7, 2014

DRIC Bridge Gets Coast Guard Permit

The DRIC bridge Coast Guard permit is a key step in clearing the way for construction to begin. Ambassador Bridge owner, Matt Moroun, had sought an injunction to prevent construction of the new bridge, located several miles downstream of his bridge.

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News•June 7, 2014

FMCSA Exempts Livestock Haulers from 30-Minute Break Rule

A previous 90-day waiver was completed successfully with no adverse effects to safety. This is the second exemption to be granted by the agency.

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News•June 7, 2014

SAE 2014 ComVec Features Aerodynamic Panel Discussion

Aerodynamics panel discussion brings industry experts and regulators together for a panel discussion and question and answer session.

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News•June 7, 2014

David Abney to Take the Reins at UPS

Abney began his UPS career in 1974 as a part-time package loader. Over the course of his 40-year career, he held various operational positions including a five-year stint as president of UPS International.

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News•by Oliver Patton•June 6, 2014

Senate Panel Votes to Suspend Hours of Service Restart Pending Study

The Senate Appropriations Committee voted by a wide margin to suspend the current 34-hour restart provision of the hours of service rule while the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration studies the impact of the rule.

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News•June 6, 2014

"Weeks to Months" before I-495 Bridge Reopens

The closure of the I-495 bridge over the Christina River in Wilmington, Del. is creating chaos for commuters and driving up costs for truckers forced to divert to New Jersey's toll roads. Officials say the problems will not be fixed anytime soon.

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