With the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Hours of Service, finding parking spaces when you need them can be tricky. Sleeping in empty lots or on the side of the road is dangerous, especially for women. As the hours of service dictate, truckers can cut their day short by finding…
On December 19th, Heavy Duty Trucking magazine is hosting a free webinar discussing the newest technologies in the trucking industry. Topics discussed will include warehouse logistics, autonomous trucks, and last-mile delivery. Click the link below to sign up for “Making the Supply Chain Smarter & Faster: Advice from a Supply…
Schneider, a big name in the trucking industry, has launched a new automated tool called Load My Truck. This tool allows third party carriers the ability to book loads with a simple click of a button. The real-time, negotiation-free rates help streamline the entire process and helps deliver a good…
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores have recently opened two new stops, one in Calhoun, Georgia and one in Elgin, South Carolina. The Georgia stop is located off Interstate 75 and adds 93 truck parking spots to Gordon County. The South Carolina stop is located off Interstate 20 and adds…
There is a group of local trucking vendors who are putting on the first Winter Parts Expo in the Silverthrone Pavilion on December 17. During the winter months, driving through mountains can be a tricky venture for commercial drivers, so the ones running the expo are hoping to introduce better…
Dart Transit Company has released a podcast documenting the company’s 85th anniversary. While working with PodWheels Network, Dart’s history is recorded in interviews of people who have been around for its evolution in this ever-changing industry. The 15 podcast segments have around 5 hours of recorded material including guests from…
Pilot Flying J has launched its One9 Fuel Network, a fueling system geared towards helping smaller fleets run their businesses. This new network gives drivers and companies access to personalized credit and benefits. Named after the primary CB radio channel, Channel 19, this network includes access to over 170 locations…
Daimler Trucks North America has opened its 10th parts distribution center just outside of Phoenix, Arizona. This center stocks over 10,000 parts within a 268,000 square-foot space for all of the DTNA dealers in the Southwest region. This new facility, along with others opening over the past five years, Daimler…
On Veteran’s Day 2019, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is kicking off its annual Truckers for Troops fundraiser. The telethon portion of the fundraiser will run Monday, Nov. 11 through Friday, Nov. 15. The funds raised will be spent on care packages sent to military personnel in combat zones along…
C.J. Driscoll & Associates have released a survey showing that more than 40% of fleets are using cameras in their cabs. The survey was done to assess camera usage, ELDs, and GPS fleet management systems. The benefits of this study include converting from AOBRDs to ELDS, GPS tracking on trailers,…