Trucking company Saia Inc. has begun the process of building a new facility in Memphis by filing for close to $15 million in building permits. With the 200-dock facility’s property bordering single-family housing there has been some backlash about this location. Last October, Land Use denied Saia’s request, but the…
The self-driving truck company TuSimple has successfully and without incident delivered letters and packages for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Between the Phoenix, Arizona, and Dallas, Texas distribution centers the automated truck turned a 48 hour venture into a quick 22 hour delivery. On board this autonomous long haul…
With the complexities involving a trucking accident most parties involved end up seeking assistance from a lawyer. Sure, accidents involving cars can be complicated but accidents involving trucks take the word “complicated” to a whole new level. Here are a few issues which lead to further complicating the process: Trucks…
In a world where information is key it’s no wonder trucking companies are adopting telematics in order to further advance their efficiency and productivity. In the following report, they talk about five ways telematics are changing the way trucking companies operate. These include; asset tracking, maintenance management, monitoring driver behavior,…
Ohio resident and retired truck driver Mike Georgeff was honored in Omaha, Neb. for driving 2 million miles without getting into an accident. Over the years he hauled different loads for different companies, trained many new truck drivers, and avoided some major catastrophes. Georgeff retired from Werner Enterprises after 27…
With the shortage of truck drivers, comes a more competitive salary rate in each state. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states the average annual wage for truck drivers as of May 2018 is $45,570. The numbers from Nevada are a bit higher with $50,920 according to a study done…
Announced at the Transportation Intermediaries Association Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Fla., the 2019 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award was given to Judy R. McReynolds of ArcBest. Chosen among five finalists, McReynolds is the chariman, president and chief executive officer of ArcBest. McReynolds has been in the trucking industry for…
Using her voice to help raise awareness, Ingrid Brown’s passion for driving and safety helped create a campaign about sharing roads with larger vehicles. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created the “Our Roads, Our Safety” campaign to raise awareness about safety on the road with buses and large…
Last year, the New York State Police handed out more than 15,000 tickets to violators of the state’s section 1163 law that includes not using your turn signal, misusing your blinker or not using your blinker at least 100 feet before making your turn. For truck drivers, and their inability…
In Reno, Nev., the non-profit organization Truckers Against Trafficking taught law enforcement and truckers how to notice signs of human trafficking victims. Sponsored by the Nevada Trucking Association, the group taught more than 50 people how to spot suspicious activity. According to the Truckers Against Trafficking website, the organization has likely…