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FMCSA denies ELD exemption to small trucking companies – again
“A group representing trucking and other companies with 50 employees or less have been denied an exemption from the federal electronic logging device (ELD) mandate.” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent “The exemption, filed by the Small Business in Transportation Coalition (SBTC), received nearly 2,000 comments after it was posted […]
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Trucking apocalypse continues: another trucking company shuts down
“The trucking apocalypse is upon us and it has taken its latest victim. This time, it’s a 40-year-old carrier out of California. Timmerman Starlite Trucking, Inc. of Ceres, California announced that it would be shutting down, placing 30 employees into the unemployment line effective immediately. Ceres is a suburb of Modesto, California, a mid-sized city 100 […]
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Liability insurance rates for trucks getting higher and higher
“The biggest chunk of an independent’s insurance costs is liability coverage, which pays for injuries and property damage from a wreck.” – According to the article in overdriveonline.com and its author Matt Cole “For over-the-road drivers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires $750,000 in primary or auto liability coverage. However, most shippers and brokers do not do […]
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A nationwide crackdown on speeding drivers starts July 14
“The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Operation Safe Driver Week, which focuses on unsafe driving of both trucks and cars, has been announced for July 14-20 with a focus on speeding.” – According to the article in overdriveonline.com “Law enforcement officers during the week will be looking for speeders during the week while endorsing, promoting and […]
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Tropical storm Barry expected to become a hurricane when it makes landfall in Louisiana
“Tropical storm Barry inching towards the Louisiana coast. Barry is expected to become a hurricane when it makes landfall later today. The storm continues to move slowly west-northwestward and will bring impacts to the northern Gulf coast through the weekend. Flooding with being the main concern, both from heavy rain and storm surge. Additionally, strong […]
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FMCSA suspends Hours of Service ahead of major storm
“Trucking companies and owner-operators looking to participate in response efforts in the wake of a major storm heading for the U.S. Gulf Coast will not be subject to federal hours-of-service (HOS) rules, according to regulators.” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and John Gallagher “The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an emergency declaration on July […]
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Breaking News: 400-truck LTL carrier suddenly shuts down (with video)
“Sources reached out to FreightWaves on the afternoon of July 11 to report that less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier LME has suddenly and abruptly shut its doors, notifying shippers they were ceasing operations.” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWaves “The company claimed that the team included “over 600 men and women.” […]
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How trailer ownership could boost your profits as a leased Owner-Operator
“After testing the waters of independence, Rich Rukstalis in 2011 returned to Landstar as a leased owner-operator, hauling dry van loads and transitioning away from working the spot market as a reefer hauler.” – According to the article in overdriveonline.com and its author James Jaillet “A year into his stint with Landstar, he had a revelation. “I looked […]
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Building a culture where trucking fleets consciously address driver plight
“In many ways, the primary objective of fleets is to make sure they keep their drivers in the best of spirits, and help them stay productive throughout their time behind the wheel – a challenge considering the myriad of complications that arise when on the road. Those complications can include mental strain arising due to […]
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