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Drivers•by David Cullen•September 12, 2019

Driver Shortage or High Churn: A Problem by Either Name

A government official expert at analyzing labor trends contends that trucking is not experiencing a driver shortage, rather she sees the problem as one of painful turnover in one segment of the industry.

Drivers•by Deborah Lockridge•September 11, 2019

California Bill Means 'End for Independent Trucking' in State

California’s governor is expected to sign a new law that critics say would make it difficult, if not impossible, for trucking companies in the state to use independent contractor owner-operator truck drivers.

Fuel Smarts•by Staff•September 11, 2019

Oil Tycoon and Natural Gas Advocate T. Boone Pickens Dies at 91

T. Boone Pickens Jr., famous oil tycoon turned evangelist for alternative fuels and American energy independence, has died at the age of 91 of natural causes.

Drivers•by Staff•September 11, 2019

Hemp Hauling Truckers to Receive Lighter Sentence

Three truck drivers who were arrested for hauling industrial grade hemp through Idaho are likely to take a plea deal that would have them serving no jail time.

Fleet Management•by Staff•September 10, 2019

Pre-Tariff Shipping Could Be Causing Recent Uptick in Freight

With another tariff on imported goods from China expected on Dec. 15, pre-tariff shipping to build inventories may be responsible for a recent uptick in freight.

Fleet Management•by Staff•September 10, 2019

Uber Shows It's Serious About Trucking Business with Chicago HQ

Uber is opening a new office in Chicago that will be the headquarters of Uber Freight, its logistics division known for its digital freight-matching brokerage app.

Fuel Smarts•by Jack Roberts•September 10, 2019

NACFE Announces Run on Less Regional Fleets and Drivers

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has released the 10 fleets and drivers that will be participating in its Run on Less Regional Challenge in October, as well as a series of educational webinars focusing on emerging trucking technologies.

Fuel Smarts•by Stephane Babcock•September 9, 2019

Deadline Extended for HDT's 2019 Top Green Fleets Nominations

Heavy Duty Trucking is looking for fleets that have made a commitment to sustainability, alternative fuels, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions through fuel efficiency and other means, to honor as HDT's 2019 Top Green Fleets. The deadline for nominations has been extended to Sept. 18, 2019

Equipment•by Staff•September 9, 2019

Daimler Begins Testing Automated Trucks on Public Roads

Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics are actively developing and testing automated trucks with SAE Level 4-intent technology on public roads.

Safety & Compliance•by David Cullen•September 6, 2019

FMCSA Wants to Delay State Compliance with Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing a partial compliance delay for certain requirements of its final rule establishing a federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

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