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Safety & Complianceby StaffJune 12, 2020

I-70 Truck Automation Corridor Gets Federal Grant

The Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration awarded a $4.4 million grant to the Ohio Department of Transportation to help support the completion of the Interstate 70 truck automation corridor project.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 12, 2020

FTR 2020 Conference Goes Virtual, TMHA Moves Ahead with August Meeting

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect all aspects of the industry, and while one conference is going virtual, another has decided to move forward with an in-person meeting.

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Sponsoredby HDT Promotions StaffJune 12, 2020

Webinar: Improving Driver Safety with Real-Time Parking Notifications & Safety Alerts

Discover how fleets can improve driver safety with real-time parking notifications and safety alerts.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 11, 2020

Trucking Industry Hits Low in April, Expected Improvement in Near Term

FTR’s April Trucking Conditions Index dropped to its lowest level ever at -28.66, reflecting the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 11, 2020

Spot Rates Recover to Pre-COVID Levels

According to DAT Freight Trends for the week of June 1-7, average van, refrigerated, and flatbed rates have recovered to where they were prior to widespread shutdowns of the U.S. due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Marijuana Use Top Finding in First Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Report

Positive tests for marijuana use far outpaced those for other drugs reported in the first few months of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJune 11, 2020

ERoad’s New Feature Simplifies Short Haul Exemptions

ERoad’s new Smart Short Haul feature assists fleets by automatically switching rulesets when drivers breach either the on-duty or air-mile limits of the short haul exemption.

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Maintenanceby Jim ParkJune 11, 2020

BFGoodrich Launches Regional Steer, Drive Tires

Two new tires from BFGoodrich target regional and urban fleets where operating stresses are high. The Route Control S and Route Control D boast long-wearing, high-traction treads and durable casings.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 11, 2020

Loadsmart, Opendock Integrate and Streamline Dock Scheduling

Loadsmart has partnered with Opendock to integrate Loadsmart's digital freight platform and Smart Scheduling technology with Opendock’s dock management software, enabling shippers to improve the scheduling process.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 11, 2020

Industry Focus Group: Industry Sentiment Lowest Since 2009-2010

A recent CK Commercial Vehicle Research (CKCVR) focus group report shows both for-hire and private fleets are not feeling extremely confident in the current state of the commercial trucking industry.

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