The North American Commercial Vehicles Show, in Atlanta, has announced that it will be offering more education sessions during the event. All of the Solutions Theater’s sessions will be free to those who are registered attendees. These sessions will have the industry leaders discussing challenges and opportunities going on in…
Who doesn’t love the rumble of a big truck? Or trying to guess what they are hauling? Also, find me one kid who isn’t captivated by them. Many people are fascinated by their size but may not know all the fun facts about them. Here is a short list of…
Hosted by the Fresno State Craig School of Business, the 30th annual California Family Business Awards has given one of its nine awards to Young’s Commercial Transfer out of Porterville, California. This 84 year old business was one of nearly one hundred businesses nominated for this award. The nine winners…
Fatigue for truckers can lead to serious problems and is unfortunately a common issue when driving a long-haul. Driver-facing cameras are being installed to help see signs of fatigue, but without some type of alert system the cameras don’t do much good. Smartcap, a startup that predicts fatigue, alerts the…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has awarded $77.3 million for truck safety. The money will go to states and educational institutions to further improve commercial vehicle safety and will be split up to improve different areas. $43.3 million will enhance commercial vehicle safety effort…
In order to bring attention to the downward direction British Columbia’s forestry industry is going, around 200 logging trucks rolled into Vancouver to make their voices heard. They called for the price of stumpage fees to be cut. In recent months, the cost of doing business due to these fees…
If you have a truck and live in New York and want to upgrade your old diesel truck for a more environmentally friendly one, now is the time. New York state has made $20 million available for you to do just that. The New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP)…
Unfortunately there are a lot of traffic fatalities every year and a percentage of them are truck drivers. The highest rated state for trucker fatalities is North Dakota due to the oil boom it has experienced, along with its wide open spaces, high winds, blowing snow, and slippery roads. Coming…
Now through November 29, Goodyear is accepting nominations for its North America Highway Hero award. Since 1983, Goodyear has given this award to a professional truck driver who has put themselves in harms way just to help others. Nominations are accepted from North America, narrowed down to three finalists, and…
When shippers take the driver’s concerns and time into consideration, it’s easy to choose them to do business with. It’s as simple as providing a bathroom or a lounge for drivers. Transportation management systems are also a good way to further improve the relationship between the driver and shipper. If…