FMCSA officially removing driver-facing camera requirement from under-21 pilot
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced via a Federal Register notice that will publish Tuesday, May 14, that it is removing two requirements from its under-21 interstate pilot program, as directed by Congress.
The agency’s notice revises… Read This Article
Although growth in the freight market remains elusive, there also hasn’t been a fallout yet, according to industry analysts at FTR Transportation Intelligence.
Looking at the current state of economy in the U.S., contrary to what it may seem, consumers are still spending, explained Eric Starks,… Read This Article
New Jersey ups minimum liability insurance levels
Legislation in New Jersey signed into law in January by Gov. Phil Murphy will double the liability insurance minimum for truck owners to $1.5 million. The extent of the increase’s applicability is unclear, however.
The bill, introduced in 2022, was… Read This Article
Truckers have a tough ride handling hazardous cargo, semi-trailers, and 40-foot containers on highways — not to mention rural lanes. It’s about time we gave them a medal, don’t you think?
The connected truck market reached a grand $30.1 billion in 2023, and the industry predicts… Read This Article
Sincerity clouds quickly when it meets monied interests.
For example, current industry groups claim anything but electric trucks are right for trucking’s future; that BEVs are too costly; that the market isn’t buying them; that net lifecycle emissions are worse than those of current diesels; that… Read This Article
Trucking and logistics companies have reached a crossroads. They have lots of data, but protecting razor-thin margins requires moving it faster and more accurately through pricing, order entry, planning, execution, settlements, billing, and other routine functions.
Artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates processes that historically required human interaction.… Read This Article
As carriers feel the impact of the weak freight market, the possibility of bankruptcy threatens the stability of companies large and small. In recent years, a combination of factors, exacerbated by events such as the global pandemic and shifts in insurance dynamics, has impacted the… Read This Article
In 2017, NACFE issued recommendations on ways any fleet and driver could readily improve their fuel economy. Run On Less 2017 followed seven late model year diesel trucks in real-world conditions, driven efficiently by expert fleet drivers such as Joel Morrow of Ploger Transportation, Clark… Read This Article
From telematics, to ELD and chatbots, trucking companies are aiming to keep up with the latest technology to stay competitive. However, no matter how impressive a new technological advancement is, if it’s too complex, more often, it ends up being more of a hindrance.
I’m reminded… Read This Article
The trucking industry is navigating complex terrain marked by fluctuating demand for freight movement. From global shippers to local delivery services, the need to transport products quickly and cost-effectively remains a constant. While overall growth is forecasted for the market, there is room for improvement.
The… Read This Article
