Trucking rates fall again
“Data on producer prices shows that wholesale inflation pressure was nearly nonexistent in July. Industry detail showed broad-based declines in trucking rates, and yearly it is likely to turn negative in upcoming months.” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Ibrahiim Bayaan Long-distance truckload rates slide again, near negative territory “The monthly […]
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Brake Safety Week inspection blitz set for Sept. 15-21
“The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Sept. 15-21 with a focus on brake hoses and tubing. Throughout that week, inspectors will be conducting roadside inspections and keying in on brake violations.” – According to the article in overrdiveonline.com CVSA says brake hoses and tubing are essential for the proper […]
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Leasing company sues Rich Transport and RoadRunner for $37 million, alleging breach of contract
“Arkansas-based PKE Western Truck Leasing, Inc. filed a $37 million lawsuit against Rich Transport, LLC and its parent company, RoadRunner Transportation Systems (NYSE: RRTS), alleging breach of contract on August 7”.- According to an article in freightwaves.com and its author Clarissa Hawes “According to the lawsuit filed in Pulaski County Circuit Court in Arkansas, PKE […]
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Acceptance increasing, but LGBTQ truckers still face danger, rejection at truck stops
The fear of harassment and even violence is ever-present for many LGBTQ truckers. In an industry that’s traditionally reflected a hyper-masculinity, Balay says gay men and trans women report the greatest sense of perceived danger. Truckstop parking lots, restrooms and showers are areas of concern for most LGBTQ truckers, including Durh.- According to the article […]
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A White House Office of Management and Budget confirms Hours-of-Service rulemaking still under review
A White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) spokesman has confirmed that widely anticipated proposed changes to driver hours-of-service (HOS) regulations are still under review at OMB.- According to the article from freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher The rulemaking proposal, which Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) chief Ray Martinez had originally anticipated […]
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Another FedEx-Amazon divorce (with video)
FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX), tired of walking around bowlegged from Amazon.com, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) pricing and service demands on its ground-delivery business, has had enough.- According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Mark Solomon FedEx will effectively end its ground-delivery contract with Amazon at the end of August, according to sources. According to one source, […]
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With changing times, LGBTQ truckers move more confidently in spite of lingering harassment
“I’m trans,” said Kristin Durh to the recruiter lining up her orientation schedule. She had to take a deep breath before telling him what she was pretty sure he already had figured out. As a transgender woman, she was used to the ways companies filtered out her application once they spoke to her. That’s why, […]
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Auto hauler Jack Cooper about to file bankruptcy but reorganize: Teamsters
“Auto hauler Jack Cooper, which reorganized its debt and became a private company just two years ago, appears to be reorganizing again.”- According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author John Kingston While the company itself has said nothing about a reorganization, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters has published updates on its negotiations on […]
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Watchdog agency clears EPA’s glider truck testing practices
Testing by federal regulators in 2017 that found air pollution from glider kits to be “many times” the level generated by new heavy-duty truck engines complied with approved standards, a government watchdog agency has found. – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher A July 31 audit conducted by the U.S. […]
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