Penske Truck Leasing Co. launched a mobile app that will allow rental truck drivers to comply with the federal mandate for electronic logging devices and to access other information that enhances productivity.
November 21, 2017GovernmentBusiness
DOT Extends Comment Period on Its Regulatory Review to Dec. 1
The U.S. Department of Transportation has extended the public comment period to Dec. 1 on its review of a number of existing 鈥渆conomically significant rulemakings鈥 ranging from a final rule on Commercial Driver鈥檚 License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to a final rule establishing minimum training requirements for entry-level commercial motor vehicle operators.
November 21, 2017GovernmentBusinessFuel
Diesel Dips 0.3垄 to $2.912 a Gallon as Oil Slips
The U.S. average retail price of diesel dipped 0.3 cent to $2.912 a gallon, marking its first decline in more than a month, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 20.
November 20, 2017Government
Senate Expected to Vote on FMCSA Nominee Ray Martinez After Break
The nominee to lead the country鈥檚 regulatory agency for commercial trucks and buses is expected to come up for a vote in the Senate before the end of the year, aides familiar with the nomination told Transport Topics on Nov. 20.
November 20, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Capitol Christmas Tree Hauled by Award-Winning Montana Owner-Operator
The nation soon will celebrate lighting the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, which has been hauled by veteran driver Larry Spiekermeier for Whitewood Transport.
November 20, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Gautreaux Starts as No. 2 at FMCSA
The country鈥檚 regulatory agency for trucks and buses has a new deputy administrator in Cathy Gautreaux.
November 20, 2017GovernmentEquipmentFuel
TransCanada Wins Approval to Build Keystone XL in Nebraska
TransCanada Corp. won Nebraska鈥檚 permission to build its long-delayed Keystone XL crude oil pipeline across the state.
November 20, 2017GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyEditorial
Editorial: Following the Rules
In less than a month, the business of trucking will change. That鈥檚 the consensus of most when it comes to the federal mandate for use of electronic logging devices for the majority of truck drivers. The law is set to take effect Dec. 18, and we believe it鈥檚 a good thing for the industry.
November 19, 2017GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Frito-Lay's Mike O'Connell on PepsiCo's Fuel-Efficiency Strategy
Frito-Lay Senior Director of Supply Chain Mike O'Connell, right, discusses PepsiCo's "Performance With Purpose" strategy to reduce the greenhouse gas impact of its fleet with TT's Roger Gilroy.
November 17, 2017GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel
NACFE's Mike Roeth on Diesel Efficiencies
North American Council for Freight Efficiency Executive Director Mike Roeth (right) discusses diesel efficiencies demonstrated during the Run on Less event, and where diesel fits into the future of trucking as a power source, with TT Executive Editor Joe Howard.
November 17, 2017