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      What’s ‘innovative’ about this fatigue plan is its low-tech approach

      What’s ‘innovative’ about this fatigue plan is its low-tech approach

      February 8, 2019
      Ocean carriers stick it to truckers with ‘street turn’ fee

      Ocean carriers stick it to truckers with ‘street turn’ fee

      February 8, 2019
      An autonomous truck developer pats itself on the back

      An autonomous truck developer pats itself on the back

      January 31, 2019
      Dear truck-hating senators, we see you, and we’re taking notes

      Dear truck-hating senators, we see you, and we’re taking notes

      January 22, 2019
      Pardon my lack of empathy for the unaffiliated

      Pardon my lack of empathy for the unaffiliated

      January 2, 2019
      The ongoing saga of XPO

      The ongoing saga of XPO

      December 19, 2018
      Driven to Survive: Trucker takes on TV’s ‘Survivor’

      Driven to Survive: Trucker takes on TV’s ‘Survivor’

      December 11, 2018
      The driver pay problem – how we got here

      The driver pay problem – how we got here

      December 10, 2018

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TANDEM THOUGHTS: Mega shippers can’t wait for automation to take your job
Autonomous Vehicles Commentary

TANDEM THOUGHTS: Mega shippers can’t wait for automation to take your job

February 21, 2019 1 Comment

Recent decisions by XPO Logistics and NFI Industries highlight how corporations are impatiently waiting for automation to take over trucking and other jobs.

Natso says paying to park will solve truck parking crisis
Commentary Truck Parking

Natso says paying to park will solve truck parking crisis

February 18, 2019 1 Comment

There are statements that pop up on occasion about the current state of trucking that just can’t be given a

Extra ain’t always better
Commentary

Extra ain’t always better

February 14, 2019 1 Comment

Being extra isn’t nearly as valuable to the team as being consistent.

NEMF, a big carrier with a colorful history, goes bust
Commentary In The News

NEMF, a big carrier with a colorful history, goes bust

February 13, 2019 1 Comment

New England Motor Freight, a New Jersey-based LTL, filed for bankruptcy this week, just one year after its 100th anniversary.

Truckers are paying for our ‘free’ two-day shipping
Commentary

Truckers are paying for our ‘free’ two-day shipping

February 12, 2019 1 Comment

According to ATRI’s recent e-commerce report, consumers expect free two-day shipping. Nothing is free. So who’s paying for it? Truckers.

What’s ‘innovative’ about this fatigue plan is its low-tech approach
Commentary

What’s ‘innovative’ about this fatigue plan is its low-tech approach

February 8, 2019

Earlier this week, an hours of service exemption request filed by a coalition of livestock and animal haulers caught our

Ocean carriers stick it to truckers with ‘street turn’ fee
Commentary

Ocean carriers stick it to truckers with ‘street turn’ fee

February 8, 2019

Some of the biggest ocean carriers have begun charging container truckers for “street turns.” Think of it as a tax

If it keeps time, it’s probably just a clock
Commentary

If it keeps time, it’s probably just a clock

February 6, 2019

Many conclusions are being drawn from preliminary data about ELDs and hours of service, but remember an ELD is just a clock and we’re talking about safety.

Toll trolls, if you toll them, they won’t come
Commentary

Toll trolls, if you toll them, they won’t come

February 1, 2019

Toll trolls should know about the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, registration fees, fuel taxes, federal excise taxes and other taxes CMVs pay to use the highways.

The Parking Zone – January 2019
Truck Parking

The Parking Zone – January 2019

January 31, 2019

The year started with a mixed bag regarding truck parking news. Some good, bad and ugly, including technology to let truckers know what they already know.

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