Omnitracs, a powerhouse in commercial vehicle telematics, is working with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) during The Great American Trucking Show (GATS) in Dallas, Texas. At booth #2545, these companies are bringing awareness and education about human trafficking to everyone attending GATS. They are encouraging everyone at the show to stop…
In Jefferson City, Mo., truck drivers gathered outside the Capitol building to help push for a new bill that would not allow driverless trucks in Missouri. After many states have allowed autonomous trucks to drive on their roads, Missouri was next in line, but the truckers have a different opinion….
As a leading AI-powered dash cam specialist, Owlcam now has Owlcam Pro for professionals and small businesses, and Owlcam+ for fleet management and telematics. To protect against theft and liability, these are important tools for any professional driver or fleet manager to have. For truck drivers and fleets, Owlcam+ has…
During the Great American Trucking Show (GATS) in Dallas, Texas, Konexial announced that the Spanish version of its My20 ELD is now available. According to the National Minority Trucking Association, Hispanics make up 13 percent of truck drivers, and by the request of some of its carrier customers Konexial added…
Almost 15,000 trucking companies were duped into paying motor carrier registration services by fake, government-impersonating companies. The Federal Trade Commission has agreed to refund a total of $757.946 to the trucking companies. In the end, this scheme cost the small businesses over $19 million in service fees. If you are…
There is a new study out there from the National Surface Transportation Safety Center for Excellence (NSTSCE) stating that trucking companies who prioritize safety and utilize safety technologies will have an improved performance outcome. After studying a specific set of carriers, this study helped some go from being labeled as…
Keeping up with the ever-changing world of regulations and laws can be difficult, more so for truck drivers. This year alone so much has changed in the industry already, but knowing how laws and regulations impact your day to day job can help keep your truck rolling. Some examples include…
With its goal of minimizing delays and detention, Facility Insights gives carriers the information they need so they know what to expect at a facility. By using data from a network of trucks and carriers, KeepTrucking helps build a picture of facility dwell times and helps save time for truckers….
Inc.’s 2019 list of The Most Successful Companies in America include 186 Logistics and Transportation companies. The small business and startup magazine posted its list of 5000 of The Most Successful Companies in America earlier this year and a handful are in the trucking industry. In second place, FreightWise out…
Provider of driver retention tools, Stay Metrics has provided a free list of ideas on getting the most out of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. This ATA holiday runs September 8-14 this year and celebrates truck drivers. After interviewing people in the trucking industry, Stay Metrics has supplied us with…