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Driversby StaffAugust 14, 2018

Holland Launches Apprentice Program to Bring in LTL Truck Drivers

Holland, a regional less-than-truckload transportation provider, has launched a driver apprentice program to help it recruit those looking to earn a commercial driver’s license, as well as licensed CDL operators seeking additional experience or license endorsements – with special funding for military veterans.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffAugust 14, 2018

ATA Promotes Horvath to Safety Policy VP

The American Trucking Associations named Dan Horvath vice president of safety policy, representing ATA and its safety agenda before federal and state government regulators and various non-governmental organizations.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffAugust 14, 2018

Penske Truck Leasing Joins Group Promoting Electric Vehicle Charging Standards

Penske Truck Leasing has joined the Charging Interface Initiative, a group focused on promoting the Combined Charging System as a global standard for charging electric vehicles.

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Driversby StaffAugust 13, 2018

Teamsters Leadership Approves UPS Labor Deals

The Teamsters Union leadership has voted to approve a labor deal with UPS that includes raises and benefit increases for company drivers and reflects the surging demand for delivery services.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffAugust 13, 2018

Daimler Recalls Certain Cascadia Trucks for Tire Issue

Daimler Trucks is voluntarily recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks equipped with defective Continental Hybrid HS3 tires where the tire cords may be visible through the inner liner.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffAugust 13, 2018

Fontaine Modification Will Now Install eNow Solar Panels

Fontaine Modification Fleet Services now offers installation of solar panel systems from eNow Solar Energy Solutions, capable of powering certain systems on a heavy-duty truck.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 13, 2018

Leavitt’s Freight Service Merges with Central Oregon Truck Company

Leavitt’s Freight Service, a specialty carrier of utility poles and engineered wood products, has merged with Daseke-affiliated Central Oregon Truck Company.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffAugust 10, 2018

Kenworth Adds Natural Gas Engine Option for T680, T880, and T880S

The Kenworth T680 on-highway flagship and Kenworth T880 and T880S vocational trucks are now available with the Cummins Westport L9N near zero NOx emissions natural gas engine.

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Maintenanceby StaffAugust 10, 2018

Trucker Path Teams Up with Goodyear on Roadside Service

Trucker Path is now giving its members direct access to roadside service provided by Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service center locations through the mobile app.

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Safety & Complianceby Jack RobertsAugust 9, 2018

Study Highlights Limitations of Electronic Safety Systems

A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that while electronic safety systems such as advanced cruise control, collision mitigation, and lanekeeping can help save lives, improper use can lead to fatal accidents.

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