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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 17, 2013

Pilot Brings PJ Fresh Marketplace To Caddo Valley

As part of Pilot Flying J’s commitment to making life better for America’s drivers, PJ Fresh Marketplace delivers an expanded variety of fresh, fast meal options for drivers.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 17, 2013

Bendix Solenoid Valves Surpass 100,000-Unit Production Milestone

The Bendix SMS-9700 and the Bendix FCS-9700 feature a streamlined package design, making them approximately 20 percent smaller and 30 percent lighter than other models on the market.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 17, 2013

ICT Holdings Launches Refrigerated Division, Expands Flatbed Division

Since 2011, the company says it has grown to over 100 trucks and 140 trailers and sales have increased 427%.

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Driversby StaffJune 17, 2013

Spot Market Freight Moves Higher in May from April

Spot market freight volumes reported by the DAT North American Freight Index rose 5.6% from April to May. Compared to May 2012, when freight reached an all-time high, freight volume fell 13%.

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Driversby StaffJune 17, 2013

Changes in the Works for Canadian Shipments to the U.S.

Today’s Trucking--There are two new changes (one official and one potential) that will both help and hinder cross-border trade between Canada and the United States, according to the Canadian Trucking Alliance.

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Driversby StaffJune 17, 2013

New Research Claims Flaws in HOS Restart Benefit

The American Transportation Research Institute on Monday released the findings of its assessment of the regulatory impact analysis used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to justify changes to the 34-hour restart provision, scheduled to take effect July 1.

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Driversby StaffJune 17, 2013

Government Affairs Director Named at OOIDA

Ryan Bowley has been named Director of Government Affairs by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.

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Equipmentby StaffJune 17, 2013

Fontaine Heavy-Haul Names R&D Director

Fontaine Heavy-Haul has hired Neil Robertson to be director of research and development. He will report directly to President Randy McGuire.

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Driversby StaffJune 17, 2013

New GAO Report Shows High Number of Bridges are in “Poor Condition”

A new report says despite some improvements in the past decade, a substantial number of U.S. bridges are still in poor condition. The report from the Government Accountability Office was in response to the May collapse of a bridge along Interstate 5 in Washington state.

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Fleet Managementby Jim BeachJune 16, 2013

Survey Says: Benefits of Automation Well Recognized Among Truck Fleets

Mangers at trucking fleets of all sizes and applications believe that technology can lead to significant improvements in their operations, according to a survey of trucking firms commissioned by the data capture and information management company, Intermec.

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