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News · Mar 5, 2019

Lawmakers float bills to add unique Hours of Service (HOS) regs for livestock/ag haulers

According to article from overdriveonline.com "Renewing efforts that began last Congress, lawmakers in both the House and the Senate have introduced legislation that, if passed, would facilitate creation of special hours of service regs for drivers hauling livestock, bees and other ag commodities". You can read whole article here : overdriveonline.com/lawmakers-float-bills-to-add-unique-hours-of-service-regs-for-livestock-ag-haulers/ Source and credits : Overdrive Staff at : overdriveonline.com

News · Mar 5, 2019

Regulators make it easier to upgrade from B Class commercial driver's license to CDL Class A

According to article by John Gallagher which originally appeared on freightwaves.com "Training required for a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) just became less of a hassle for Class B truck drivers". John Gallagher also wrote "The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced on March 5 a final rule streamlining the CDL upgrade process that it says will cut costs. The rule could ultimately help attract and retain drivers". According to FMCSA boss Ray Martines “This effor

News · Mar 5, 2019

Detroit, busiest truck hub on northern U.S. border, last stop for freight futures roadshow

According to Michael Angell article from freightwaves.com : "More trucks cross through Detroit than any other location along the U.S.-Canada border, with a monthly average close to 134,000 during the first nine months of last year, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The dollar value of trade between the U.S. and Canada going through Detroit was $125 billion through last November, according to U.S. Census data". Read more at : freightwaves.com/news/freight-futures-roadshow-detroi

News · Mar 5, 2019

Self-driving trucks to begin daily commercial deliveries in China

China Post and Deppon Express, two of China’s largest delivery and logistics companies, will begin autonomous package delivery services in April using technology developed by FABU, a self-driving startup with offices in the U.S. and China. The partnership, announced today, marks the first time self-driving vehicles are being put into daily commercial use in China, according to FABU. Read more at : freightwaves.com/news/techology/china-to-begin-daily-autonomous-delivery Article by : Linda Baker S

News · Mar 4, 2019

Digital freight matching platforms and mobile Apps will take over traditional brokerage as soon as 2025

According to Article in freightwaves.com and its author John Paul Hampstead " The business consulting firm Frost& Sullivan released the results of its "new study of trucking-as-a-service (TaaS) and digital freight brokerage this week. From an estimated current size of $11.2 billion, Frost & Sullivan expects TaaS to grow to $79.4 billion by 2025".In our opinion digital freight brokerages and platforms like Uber Freight ,Trucker Path and coming soon new app iTrucker Loads will take over traditiona

News · Mar 3, 2019

At lest 10 people are killed and extreme damage reported fallowing tornadoes in Alabama ,Georgia

According to accuweather.com at least 10 fatalities and more injuries were reported after damaging tornadoes hit Lee County, Alabama on Sunday. More tornadoes were reported across Alabama and Georgia Sunday afternoon amid a severe weather outbreak across the southeastern United States. Read more at : https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/breaking-destructive-tornadoes-strike-alabama-georgia-sunday-afternoon/70007598 Article by : By Brian Lada, AccuWeather meteorologist and staff writer Sou

News · Mar 3, 2019

Concerns about grid’s ability to handle electric vehicles are real but not insurmountable

Grid capacity remains a concern as commercial vehicle makers ramp up electric truck production. That is one of the findings in a new Guidance Report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) on the state of charging infrastructure. Unfortunately, there is also no single path for installing electric charging infrastructure when building an electric fleet. Read more at : freightwaves.com/news/equipment/electric-infrastructure-still-facing-growing-pains Article by : Brian Strai

News · Mar 2, 2019

Three people died in crash with semi truck parked on shoulder because driver run out of Hours of Service

The truck driver involved in crash on February 28 told Police that he had to park on the shoulder of California I-80 because he almost run out of his Hours of Service .Three people were killed and one person was injured according to CHP (California Highway Patrol). Story by : Mario Pawlowski Source : facebook.com/pg/OaklandCHP370/posts/?ref=page_internal https://www.facebook.com/OaklandCHP370/photos/a.644268885617823/2296071787104183/?type=3&theater

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News · Mar 2, 2019

DOE giving $50 million research jolt to heavy-duty trucking

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $51.5 million in grant money for heavy-duty and off-road truck technology research that could help boost prospects for electric trucks. Read more at : www.freightwaves.com/news/fuels/doe-giving-50-million-research-jolt-to-heavy-duty-trucking?fbclid=IwAR30ys_Mf8HLJT7xn2_K6l97avw3jZSN-0UkL1-q1bG1FK1W8Sj13VBhZRg Article by : John Gallagher Source and credits : freightwaves.com

News · Mar 1, 2019

Three great old American trucks found in... Poland!

Three pieces of great American trucking history are found in very unlikely place. Fully restored to the original look those three beauties are in perfect condition! Two cabovers (International and Freightliner) and one long hood Freightliner found their home in Poland! These trucks were brought back to life by real truck lovers! One of this cool truck (International) was restored by current owner Andrzej Wedzikowski and indeed he did great job! Here are more pictures before restoration : After R

News · Mar 1, 2019

Major snowstorm heading to the Rockies this weekend

A snowstorm that has already caused numerous drivers to spin out of control or crash across the Rockies will make travel worse through much of the weekend. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and witnesses on the roads have reported many accidents today (Friday, March 1), including one on I-70 in Colorado (video below), between the Eisenhower Tunnel and the city of Georgetown. Read more at : freightwaves.com/news/weather/major-snowstorm-heading-through-the-rockies-this-weekend Artic

News · Feb 28, 2019

Fight over truck size is a fight over profits

Safety, pollution and highway wear and tear are the major discussion points when the debate over whether to extend the length of twin trailers heats up on Capitol Hill, but what’s also at stake for the major players is market share and profits. Earlier this month the Americans for Modern Transportation Coalition (AMTC) asked the leadership of the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee for legislation that would increase twin 28-foot trailers to 33 feet. Read more at : freightwaves.