Trucking Turnaround Ahead?
Bob Costello has indicated that the freight market has improved – but very slowly – since January. It must be said that ATA’s indices are dominated by contract freight as opposed to spot rates.
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Key Trucking Groups Salute Trump’s Election
Now, however, with Republican control of both houses of Congress and the White House (and, some say, the Supreme Court) I am optimistic that trucking will get a fairer shake than it has during Biden’s term in office.
FMCSA Holds Stakeholder Session on New Carrier Registration System
Notes from a recent stakeholder meeting covering FMCSA’s proposed new registration system. It should be noted that FMCSA has completed only the workflow for new individual motor-carrier registrants.
How the New Administration Could Affect Your Business
New and returning Senate and House members will take office January 3, 2025, and will find a number of truck-related issues awaiting action.
Brake Safety Week Nabs Over 16,000 U.S. Trucks
During Brake Check Week, CVSA inspectors checked brakes on 16,725 commercial vehicles during inspections. Among those vehicles placed out of service, 63.1% had stand-alone brake issues. 56.6% failed the 20% defective brake criterion.
Truck Hauling National Christmas Tree Begins Its Journey Oct. 30
The Christmas Tree to be displayed at the U.S. Capitol Building for the 2024 holiday season is ready to begin its journey from Alaska to Washington, D.C. The 4,277-mile trip from Anchorage to D.C. will take three weeks.
How Do Your Camera Scores Stack Up?
Carriers that use their cameras to make their trucks and drivers safer also find that operating more safely can bring greater profitability.
TL Break-even Price Currently at $2.72 Per Mile
An article recently published in CCJ Digital provided an overview of data that demonstrates that the average truckload carrier must be paid $2.72 per mile merely to break even.
USDOT Agency Nixes Upgraded Rear Impact Guards
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last month rejected that the agency mandate stricter upgrades to rear impact guards on semi-trailers.