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Fleet Management•by Staff•May 7, 2019

PostBidShip Finds Shippers Choose Quality Carriers Over Lowest Bid

Enterprise shippers only chose the lowest spot market freight bid 25% of the time, showing a preference for a carrier with high quality service instead of always opting for the lowest rate, according to PostBidShip.

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Drivers•by David Cullen•May 7, 2019

California Meal and Rest Break Suit Dismissed on Basis of FMCSA Preemption Stance

A federal court has determined it lacks jurisdiction to rule on a class-action suit brought against U.S. Xpress that alleges the motor carrier violated California's rules governing meal and rest breaks for commercial vehicle drivers.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•May 7, 2019

Private Equity Firm Acquires A&R Logistics

Chicago-based private equity firm Wind Point Partners has acquired A& R Logistics, one of the largest providers of integrated dry bulk logistics solutions for the chemical and plastic industries in North America.

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Equipment•by Staff•May 7, 2019

Autocar Rolls out New Conventional Truck Model

Autocar says its new DC-64R conventional truck is designed for severe-duty refuse applications.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•May 6, 2019

Former Blockchain Association Head Joins dexFreight

Chris Burruss, former president of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance and TCA, has been named vice president of transportation relations at the blockchain logistics platform provider dexFreight.

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Drivers•by Staff•May 6, 2019

Truck Driver Could Face Prison Time for Fatal Colorado Crash

A truck driver has been charged with vehicular manslaughter for causing a fatal crash while barreling down a steep grade along Interstate 70 in Colorado at speeds exceeding 80 miles per hour.

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FMCSA Sets June Date to Publish its Proposed Hours-of-Service Changes

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has slated publication of its notice of proposed rulemaking on changes to the Hours of Service rule for June 7.

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Equipment•by Staff•May 2, 2019

Great Dane Recognizes Top Supply Partners

Great Dane has recognized two of its supply partners, Hendrickson International and Rockland Flooring, with service awards for their outstanding support and commitment to the company.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•May 2, 2019

Roadrunner Transportation Systems to Buy 500 New Trucks

Roadrunner Transportation Systems has announced a new investment in additional fleet assets that includes new trucks and trailers.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•May 1, 2019

BASF, Trimac Invest in Bulk Freight Matching Platform

Chemical company BASF and bulk carrier Trimac have invested in Bulky, a freight matching consortium that is in development of a technology platform specifically aimed at the bulk industry.

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