Two companies are bringing in partners with yard space that might not already be available or marketed to truck drivers.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, YRC’s loan is facing scrutiny from Congress, plus LTL tonnage is on the rise and prosecutors ask for the reinstatement of the conviction of former Pilot CEO Mark Hazelwood and two others.
E-log violations during roadside inspections and compliance reviews can add up to thousands of dollars in penalties for carriers. Knowing the most common violations is the first step to avoiding these penalties.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the battle lines are being drawn in the regulatory fight over broker transparency. Plus, J.B. Hunt announced several executive changes, and self-driving startup TuSimple secures $350 million in funding.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA tells Washington state it can no longer enforce state meal-and-rest break rules on truck drivers operating under HOS regulations. Plus, carriers continue to be in a strong position as peak season rolls on, and delivery robots are suddenly in hot demand.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, peak season could be among the most volatile in years if current data trends continue. Plus, grading the success of the president, and Amazon’s logistics network just keeps growing.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, shippers want to know how a broker transparency rule would impact them. Plus, Schneider and Werner are among those reporting earnings and carriers weigh in on the election.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, trucking has plenty at stake in the upcoming election; ATA says it must win its legal fight over Rhode Island truck-only tolls; and a pilot program for under-21-year-old military CDL holders is struggling to find participants.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, OOIDA will back FMCSA in a lawsuit defending hours-of-service changes. Plus, regional carriers could see a strong holiday season and equipment orders are up and that could complicate 2020 rate forecasting.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA denies an HOS exemption for drivers with animals, YRC is boosting pay for some new drivers, OOIDA criticizes cost estimates for broker transparency and the conviction of the former Pilot Flying J president is overturned.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, September saw an increase in truck driver drug test failures; TRATON makes a final offer for Navistar; and Waymo pulls back the curtain on its autonomous technology.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, double-digit rate increases are coming, the FMCSA will listen to complaints about brokers, and which states are the worst for truck drivers in bad weather?
A Texas-based carrier, Grimmett Brothers Inc., recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, owing small trucking companies thousands.
FMCSA has given truck drivers more flexibility with a new split-sleeper provision, but few drivers used the previous provision. Will any use the new one?
Jim Mullen previously served as the acting administrator and chief counsel for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, several safety groups have sued FMCSA to stop upcoming changes to HOS rules. Plus, Convoy seeks to eliminate the request for proposal process, FreightWaves announces enhancements to SONAR and a Stanford dropout reimagines loading docks.
Texas trucking company FALC Enterprises filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in El Paso on Sept. 11.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, spot rates are climbing quickly across the country, and a specialized hauler thrives during COVID-19.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a short seller has laid out a blistering report on Nikola; plus, Trimble has announced layoffs within its transportation business and HOS changes could impact safety.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA will study the use of interstate commercial truck drivers under the age of 21. Plus, a bankrupt oil company has left carriers facing an uncertain future, and trucking sector employment is starting to rise.
