Natso says paying to park will solve truck parking crisis
There are statements that pop up on occasion about the current state of trucking that just can’t be given a
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NEMF, a big carrier with a colorful history, goes bust
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
TANDEM THOUGHTS: Mega shippers can’t wait for automation to take your job
Recent decisions by XPO Logistics and NFI Industries highlight how corporations are impatiently waiting for automation to take over trucking and other jobs.