In California, the bill that could potentially end the leased owner-operator model is heading for its deadline. The California legislature has until September 13 to pass the bill otherwise it will be put on hold until next year. This bill was put forth to change the worker misclassification across all…
Kenworth Sales has put out a short, but good list of tips for truckers before they start driving. This list works for the new driver, giving them good advice about handling a large truck and it also works as a reminder for the experienced driver. Here is a quick overview,…
New data shared by Lytx, a fleet telematics provider, shows that the majority of collisions or near-collisions happen at lower speeds. 20% of recorded collisions occurred when the truck was going below 5 mph. On average, more collisions happen when driving below 5 mph when compared to speeds between 6…
Later this fall, in Flagstaff, Ariz., the Navajo Gaming Enterprise is adding a Navajo Blue Travel Center to the Twin Arrows Navajo Resort and Casino. With an appeal to truckers rolling along Interstate 40, this 24/7 travel center will have premium showers, restrooms and laundry services. With the previous expansion…
With it’s initial promise of delivery in 2019, now with some issues in production and logistics, the new Tesla semi will be delivered in late 2020. With the highly anticipated wait comes some fun facts about the new all-electric heavy truck. It could deliver a minimum of 1,000 horsepower and…
Trevor Milton, the chief executive and founder of Nikola, says hydrogen can power heavy-duty trucks. With hydrogen being the most abundant element in the universe, it makes sense to find a way to use it as a zero-emission fuel. When converted into electricity, its only by-products are heat and water…
Over a four-year period the American Transportation Research Institute conducted a survey on how driver detention at customer facilities impacted safety and productivity. The results came from surveys given to 1,900 truckers and carriers from 2014 to 2018. During this time, the frequency and length of detention increased and with…
Yes, buying a truck is a big investment and you must keep in mind that every year, to keep it running properly, you are going to have to spend money to keep it rolling. By keeping up on maintenance and “listening” to your truck, some of the bigger ticket fixes…
Now through October 31, truck drivers and independent contractors can nominate their companies for the title of Best Fleets to Drive For. Put on by the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge, this contest recognizes trucking companies who have exceptional workplace environments. For a carrier to be eligible they must operate…
Lamar Drew, a driver for G&P Trucking (based out of Columbia, S.C.) partnered with his employer and brought 600 book bags to the children at his former elementary school, Lakemont Elementary School in Petersburg, Va. Since founding “Lighten the Load” back in 2016, Drew has been helping provide book bags…