The Canadian government is investing C$18.5 million (about US$14 million) into improving the Port of Montreal’s trucking operations. Funds will go towards a bridge, electronic signs, a digital logistics system and an “intelligent communications network”. For the 2,500 trucks that access this port daily, they are hoping to alleviate some…
There is legislation being considered by a Kansas Senator that would create an advisory board in the FMCSA exclusively focused on increasing the amount of women in the trucking industry. The board within the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration would be a five-member team of women from different areas within…
The New Jersey based company used an electric truck to pick up a container at the Maher Terminal in Port Newark and delivered it to a Costco within New Jersey without incident. Using electric trucks is the first step toward Best Transportation’s zero-emission vehicle program. By investing in electric trucks…
When designing applications and software, it is important to look at all aspects of how your intended audience would use it. The co-founder of Wise Systems, Layla Shaikley, has some good advice to give when developing smartphone apps for truckers. She suggests riding along with drivers, have them use the…
To further assist in gathering information about automated driving systems in commercial trucks and buses, the American Trucking Associations and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center have extended the deadline for comments on their proposal until August 28. It focuses on regulations already in the system that would…
Energy investing firm EIV Capital has recently helped raise $75 million that will be put towards the research of turning cow manure into clean energy products. These funds will be used by Amp Americas, who is currently trying to figure out how to turn animal waste into biogas for trucking…
Getting race cars to and from their races is one for the logistics department. There are many factors to take into consideration when getting the car where it needs to be, it’s not just a load and go situation. The trailers and trucks that pull them must be well maintained,…
Motor Trucks out of Everett, Wash., is being recognized for giving veterans jobs. With a staff of 32, 20 percent of them are veterans. When former Marine Jamin Woody was promoted to service manager and given authority to hire people, he made sure to hire veterans. With this being the…
There is a lot of data that flows through trucking companies and when that data is put through some complex algorithms, it can help visualize where your trucking company is headed and how to fix future problems. Averitt Express uses Omnitracs to learn more about their drivers and how to…
Waupun, Wis., will be celebrating its 30th annual Truck-n-Show this coming weekend at the Waupun Community Center and Tanner Park. There will be hundreds of truckers and trucks from all over the U.S. and Canada attending this event. Proceeds from the event go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Special…