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Driversby Deborah LockridgeApril 1, 2019

Lawsuit Challenging California Independent Contractor Rule Dismissed

A federal judge has thrown out one of two trucking association lawsuits challenging the California Supreme Court’s Dynamex decision last year restricting the use of independent contractors by transportation companies in the state.

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Driversby StaffApril 1, 2019

TA-Petro Donates $112,946 to Truckers Against Trafficking

Following up on a pledge to help stem the flow of human trafficking, TravelCenters of America has donated $112,946 to Truckers Against Trafficking.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenApril 1, 2019

Heavy Duty Trucking Names its 2019 Truck Fleet Innovators

Seven executives are being recognized by HDT for their leadership and forward-thinking in managing truck fleet operations and employees.

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Fleet Managementby HDT StaffApril 1, 2019

Trucking Freight Futures Contracts Launched on a Commodities Exchange

Launch of its Trucking Freight Futures contracts on March 22 has been announced jointly by Nodal Exchange, FreightWaves, and DAT Solutions.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 1, 2019

Bison Transport Expands U.S. Presence with Acquisition of Wisconsin Fleet

Candian carrier Bison Transport has acquired H.O. Wolding, a 320-truck, dry van fleet with truckload operations in the U.S. Midwest, Northeast and Southeast regions.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 29, 2019

TMAF Finds Americans Still Hold Favorable View of Trucking Industry

Trucking Moves America Forward found that a majority of Americans surveyed in a recent national poll held a favorable view of truck drivers and the trucking industry.

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Driversby StaffMarch 29, 2019

Military Vet Wins Goodyear Highway Hero Award for Helping Family in Fatal Accident

Truck driver Paul Mathias was recognized as a Goodyear Highway Hero for stepping in to help a family whose SUV was struck by another vehicle in what turned out to be a fatal accident.

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Safety & Complianceby Jim ParkMarch 29, 2019

DOT Sends Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Hours of Service Reform to White House

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has sent a notice of proposed rulemaking on hours of service reform to the Office of Budget Management.

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Fleet Managementby Jack RobertsMarch 29, 2019

Daimler Trucks Acquires Majority Stake in Torc Robotics

Daimler Trucks has acquired a majority stake in Torc Robotics as part of a strategy that will see the United States become the focus of the company’s autonomous technology development efforts.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 28, 2019

Peterbilt Expands Used Truck Buyer Assurance Program

Peterbilt has expanded its 90-day Vehicle Assurance Warranty to cover all Peterbilt Red Oval Certified trucks.

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