A new directive for federal agencies will allow the collection and testing of oral fluids in drug testing programs. The Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs is published in the Federal Register and states that DOT (and other federal agencies) are required to develop programs based on these…
For its 44th year, the Truckload Carriers Association has recognized eighteen companies who have been placed in the top three spots in each of six divisions. These companies have shown a great deal of commitment toward safety within their operations and have low accident rates. The division winners will now…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator has signed and released a draft proposing details to continue the reduction of heavy-truck emissions beginning in 2027. The EPA is trying to align the standards for NOx with Phase 2 CO2 standards and is calling it the Cleaner Trucks Initiative. They are hoping…
John Bendel, a contributing editor for Land Line and former trucker, shares his story about becoming a truck driver in 1968. Back then, there was no CDL training, Bendel just passed his driving test in New Jersey with a 1.4-ton Ford Falcon and was then able to drive a tractor-trailer….
In a press release sent to 3DPrint.com, the 3D printing company, ADDere, is now capable of using metal as a medium on a larger scale. The examples they use are 3D printing truck transmission cases and landing gear for aircraft. To show how they are capable of using metals as…
There are a plethora of new products for your truck coming out all the time and keeping up with them can be quite the task. So, stick with us and we’ll help you out. Right now we are looking at ways to monitor your tire pressure. TireView Live gives you…
In the trucking industry, there are different definitions of what a mile is. Last summer, I drove 1,300 miles in two days to get to my vacation destination. Now, if a trucker was driving the same route to make a delivery, different companies are going to see those 1,300 miles…
J.B. Hunt, one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, finished off 2019 with two company-first achievements that are rare accomplishments in the trucking industry. Phil Fortin, an intermodal driver out of California, reached five million safe miles by December. This is a rare achievement to accomplish…
The 2019 Annual Fleet Fuel Study done by the North American Council for Fuel Efficiency shows that Class 8 fuel efficiency is continuing to improve. The study took into account Class 8 tractors and trailers with a goal of the fleets adopting 85 technologies and practices geared toward fuel efficiency…
The Mid America Association of State Transportation Officials would like to understand the truck parking situation in the Midwest. With help from the American Transportation Research Insititute, there is a survey at the link below to get trucker perspectives on the Truck Parking Information Management System installed throughout the states…