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Equipmentby StaffMarch 13, 2019

Southern Tire Mart to Buy 46 GCR Stores From Bridgestone

Southern Tire Mart has agreed to buy 46 GCR Tires & Service (GCR) stores and six GCR retread plants from Bridgestone Americas.

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Driversby StaffMarch 13, 2019

Turnover Rates Down at Large Fleets, Up at Small Fleets

While the turnover rate at large fleets sank to a two-year low, turnover at small carriers jumped a bit, according to American Trucking Associations' latest numbers.

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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 13, 2019

Dana Releases Third-Gen Rhombus TireAnalytics Solution

Dana Incorporated has released Rhombus TireAnalytics 3.0 with new capabilities to help fleets reduce tire costs.

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Aftermarketby StaffMarch 13, 2019

Minimizer Creates Business Development Manager Position

Minimizer created the Business Development Manager position to improve fleet relationships which it sees as key for the company’s long-term strategy.

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FMCSA Chief Says ELD Data May Shape Agency’s HOS Changes

Data from ELD-compliant operators is already informing the FMCSA's plan to propose changes to the hours-of-service rule, stated agency chief Ray Martinez in his upbeat address to members of the Truckload Carriers Association.

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Safety & Complianceby Steven MartinezMarch 12, 2019

Underride Legislation Faces Opposition from Trucking Groups

Reintroduced bipartisan legislation to mandate underride guards on large commercial trucks was met with opposition from the trucking industry, with both ATA and the OOIDA voicing their objections to the proposed rule.

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Fleet Managementby HDT StaffMarch 12, 2019

U.S. DOT Announces Emerging Technology Council at SXSW

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced the creation of the Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology Council at the South by Southwest Conference in Austin, Texas.

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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 11, 2019

Pilot Flying J Truck Care Launches Online Portal

Pilot Flying J has launched a new virtual maintenance system called Fleet Center, offering real-time visibility and flexibility online for fleets to manage maintenance for their equipment.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 11, 2019

Nussbaum, Prime Named Best Overall in TCA’s Best Fleets to Drive For

Nussbaum Transportation and Prime Inc., were named the Best Overall Fleet in their respective categories in the Truckload Carriers Associations’ 2019 Best Fleets to Drive For Contest.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 11, 2019

Alabama Motor Express Expands Sales Efforts in Atlanta

Alabama Motor Express has opened a new sales office in Atlanta, Georgia, expanding the company’s footprint in Freight Alley.

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