With increasing cargo volume and truck traffic comes a need for more room, and the Port of Beaumont in Beaumont, Texas is getting some much-needed space for trucks. As part of its Port Access Program, the Texas Department of Transportation has given the Port a $1.57 million grant to build…
After a successful run of free webinars directed at passenger and light truck tires, the Tire Industry Association has decided to offer free webinars for fleets. These free webinars are for fleets that use mounted tire programs and dealers who provide the same services. Those who register will get to…
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection of Homeland Security have some advice to give commercial carriers that are crossing the borders. Their Office of Field Operations allows carriers to prepay the single-crossing user fee online before arriving at the border. Fees can be paid at the Decal/Transponder Online Procurement System….
Hyliion, a maker of electric powertrains for Class 8 commercial vehicles has announced its Hypertruck Electric Range Extender. This long-haul electric truck delivers superior performance while reducing emissions and saving the trucking industry money. The logistics company Agility, has backed these new powertrains by pre-ordering up to 1,000 trucks. Trucking…
As part of the Moving Forward Act, a highway bill was added that would increase the minimum insurance requirements for carriers from $750,000 to $2 million. Now, Rep. Mike Bost has proposed an amendment to the Act that would get rid of the increased insurance requirements. If there was a…
During the virtual Truckload Carriers Association’s Safety and Security Meeting, two fleets gave some insights on how they create a safety culture and it’s some good advice. Making sure your drivers are fully equipped with important information and reference materials about safety is a good place to start. A good…
The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced that Indiana is going hands-free on July 1, 2020. There has been a no-text while driving law since 2011, but was open for interpretation and not tailored well. By restricting all device usage while driving INDOT is hoping to make Indiana’s roads safer….
The Arizona Department of Transportation is adding to its truck screening technology to help move commerce along more smoothly. The new technology includes weigh-in-motion sensors and special cameras that can read small numbers and details. Some of the ports will also have an added feature that will be able to…
California made a bold move and has set the standard for pollution regulation for trucks. The California Air Resources Board has made a rule that by 2045, all new trucks sold in California will be zero-emission. Diesel trucks are major polluters and with the advancements made with electric cars, it’s…
Rand McNally has come out with some new headphones/headsets for truckers. The new ClearDryve Line-up has six different styles and systems to choose from that were built with truckers in mind. This new line of products offers clear calls, clear sound, and excellent battery life. Click the link below to…