The Moving Forward Act has passed through the U.S. House of Representatives with a vote of 233 to 188. Included were the provision to increase a trucker’s insurance cover to $2 million and the delay date for the new Hours of Service changes. Originally, quite a few truckers out there…
PEAK Commercial & Industrial wants to acknowledge the hard-working truckers out there by awarding a smaller fleet a year’s supply of BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid. In order to enter, the fleet size must be between 1 and 20 trucks, with between 1 and 50 employees, and must operate vehicles somewhere…
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…
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….
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…
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…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a further extension for commercial learner’s permit holders. Starting July 1, 2020, CLP holders will be able to drive a commercial vehicle without an accompanying CDL holder in the front seat. The CDL holder must be in the cab of the truck…