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Safety & Complianceby StaffMarch 27, 2019

Fleet Owner in Canada Bus Crash Fined for Safety Violations

The owner of a trucking company who’s driver caused a fatal bus crash in Saskatchewan, Canada, has pleaded guilty to five charges related to his company’s history of skirting federal safety regulations.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 26, 2019

Schneider Celebrates Half Century of its Bulk Division

In 2019, Schneider is commemorating the 50th anniversary milestone of its Bulk division’s, which began in 1969 when the company acquired Kampo Transit.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 26, 2019

Detroit Connect Adds Zonar-Powered Telematics

Detroit Connect, Daimler Trucks North America’s suite of connected vehicle services will now allow third-party telematics services to be integrated into the platform.

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Fleet Managementby HDT StaffMarch 26, 2019

Daimler Opens Fuso Trucks Product and Design Center in Japan

At least some of the work done at the new Fuso product and design center in Japan will be focused on developing electric trucks.

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Fleet Managementby HDT StaffMarch 26, 2019

China Truck Market Softening, Reports ACT Research

In China, domestic demand for heavy trucks declined about 1% year-over-year in Q4’18, while the tractor market grew more than 12% and the medium truck market closed 2018 down nearly 48% compared to Q4’17, said ACT Research.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeMarch 26, 2019

Supreme Court Turndown Not the End of California Independent Contractor Battle

On March 18, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in a case involving the alleged misclassification of California owner-operator drivers as independent contractors rather than employees – but it's far from the end of the battle over employee misclassification in the state.

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Fleet Managementby HDT StaffMarch 26, 2019

Keller Trucking, Everhart Trucking Merge

Ohio-based Keller Trucking, an affiliate of Keller Logistics Group, has merged with Everhart Trucking LLC, bringing the total fleet to 200 tractors and 550 trailers.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffMarch 25, 2019

2019 International Roadcheck Will Focus on Steering and Suspension

Steering and suspensions will be the focus of this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck inspection event, taking place June 4-6.

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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 25, 2019

Four Major Manufacturers to Present at HD Repair Forum

Four commercial vehicle manufacturers, Volvo Group North America, Daimler Trucks North America, Paccar and Navistar, are scheduled to present at the annual HD Repair Forum event.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 25, 2019

Younger Drivers, Parking Make ATRI’s Top Research Priorities for 2019

The ATRI board of directors has approved the 2019 Top Research Priorities, a list of recommended research topics identified by ATRI’s research advisory committee based on critical trucking industry issues.

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