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Drivers•by Deborah Lockridge•December 21, 2020

Truckers Not Among 'Essential Workers' in Next Vaccine Wave

Truck drivers likely will not be in the next wave of people to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, although that will vary by state.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•December 18, 2020

Trucking Conditions in October Highest Ever Measured

FTR is reporting that its Trucking Conditions Index for October 2020 literally went off the charts to the highest reading the research firm has ever recorded.

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Fuel Smarts•by Jim Park•December 18, 2020

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks: 'It's Complicated'

NACFE's latest guidance report examines the feasibility of using hydrogen fuel cells to power zero-emission freight transport.

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Drivers•by Staff•December 18, 2020

Relief Extended for License Delays due to COVID Disruptions

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its COVID-19 emergency waiver of commercial drivers’ licenses, learners permits, and medical certificate requirements.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•December 18, 2020

Roadcheck Inspection Blitz Targets Driver Violations

DOT officers put almost 21% of the commercial vehicles inspected out of service during Roadcheck 2020, CVSA reported. Read how that compares to 2019 results.

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Equipment•by Staff•December 18, 2020

November Trailer Orders Double a Year Ago

November trailer orders were down from October but still double the same time last year. Find out what's driving this trend.

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Drivers•by Deborah Lockridge•December 17, 2020

Third-Party CDL Testing From Trainers OK, Says FMCSA

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has OK’d a practice that it previously banned because of concerns it could allow unqualified truck drivers to get commercial licenses.

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Fuel Smarts•by Staff•December 17, 2020

Opposed-Piston Engine Achieves Significant Emissions Milestone

Achates Power reports that tests on its latest opposed-piston engine design meet 2027 emissions requirements of both the U.S. EPA and California.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•December 16, 2020

Automated Freight Dimensioning Works with Facts LTL Software

CLI said it has enhanced freight management accuracy and load planning with a new integration of the FreightSnap automated shipment dimensioning system.

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Equipment•by Staff•December 16, 2020

Navistar Brings Commercial Business Under Single Exec

Navistar has restructured its commercial business into one integrated organization responsible for selling and servicing International trucks, IC Bus vehicles and Navistar’s aftersales products and services.

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