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Safety & Complianceby StaffMarch 1, 2022

In-Road Tire Technology Leads to More Violations

Since North Carolina deployed technology to detect truck tire defects at weigh stations in 2018, violations for “tire flat or fabric exposed” have more than doubled.

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Driversby StaffMarch 1, 2022

ATA Signs Registered Apprenticeship Agreement with DOL

As an official registered apprenticeship sponsor, ATA can now provide its member-companies the ability to offer apprenticeships to job applicants.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffMarch 1, 2022

ConMet, Carrier to Supply Sysco Zero-Emission Refrigerated Trailer Tech

ConMet eMobility and Carrier Transicold’s new system combines the ConMet PreSet Plus eHub with Carrier’s Vector refrigeration unit to provide fleets a zero-emission solution for commercial trailers.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffMarch 1, 2022

Texas Carrier Orders 50 Hyliion Hypertruck ERX Trucks

GreenPath Logistics has ordered 50 Hyliion Hypertruck ERX trucks in its mission to offer customers greener solutions.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 1, 2022

‘Next Generation’ Regional Chassis Pool Coming to Southeast Ports

A joint effort by three Southeast Atlantic ports will bring a new intermodal chassis pool model to the region starting in October 2023, helping to deal with the container trade growth in the region.

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Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 28, 2022

DOT Proposes Oral-Fluid Testing for Drugs

The Department of Transportation is proposing oral fluid testing as an alternative to urine testing for the DOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing program.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 28, 2022

Embark Partners with Real Estate Group to Advance Autonomous Fleet Nationwide

Embark is looking to access the real estate it needs to activate a nationwide transfer point network where freight would move from autonomous long-haul trucks to driver-enable first- and last-mile delivery.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 25, 2022

California Approves New Transport Refrigeration Emissions Rules

New California emissions regulations for transport refrigeration units kick in starting this December, on the way to a requirement for all truck TRUs operating in California to be zero‑emission by the end of 2029.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 24, 2022

Carrier Transicold Makes Telematics Standard on Reefer Units

Carrier Transicold is making telematics a standard feature on its most popular trailer refrigeration units, the X4 series and Vector 8000 series.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 24, 2022

Ukraine Invasion: Higher Fuel Prices Likely, Cyber Attacks Could Affect Supply Chains

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have ripple effects throughout the supply chain and trucking, as oil prices have soared and cyber security experts say cyber attacks won’t likely remain inside Ukraine’s borders.

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