SAN ANTONIO 鈥 Upcoming regulations, the presidential election, a softer freight market and supply chain disruptions are contributing to 鈥渦ncertain times鈥 for the trucking industry. But those challenges also present opportunities for fleets that are better prepared than their competitors, McLeod Software鈥檚 CEO said.
September 26, 2016BusinessGovernment
Trucking Airs Concerns to House Panel; HOS Restart, Highway Funding Top List
Truckers and other transportation stakeholders last week voiced a variety of regulatory, infrastructure and funding concerns to the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee.
September 26, 2016Government
FMCSA Issues Final Rule on Windshield Placement of Safety Technologies
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Sept. 23 issued a final rule permitting the windshield placement of lane departure and聽collision avoidance systems and other technologies on commercial motor vehicles.
September 23, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Georgia HOS Suspension Extended Through Weekend
In order to keep the supply of gas flowing in Georgia, Gov. Nathan Deal extended the suspension of HOS rules three more days through midnight on Sept. 26.
September 23, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Hapag-Lloyd Ordering 5,750 New Refrigerated Containers
German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd AG has ordered 5,750 new refrigerated containers from Carrier Transicold in an effort to grow its service for temperature-sensitive foods and pharmaceuticals.
September 23, 2016BusinessGovernmentLogistics
Duane Kenagy Appointed Interim CEO of Port of Long Beach
The Board of Harbor Commissioners approved Duane Kenagy to become interim CEO at the Port of Long Beach, California, while the search for a permanent replacement is under way.
September 22, 2016GovernmentBusiness
South Carolina, South Dakota, Kansas Have Most Cost-Effective State Highway Systems, Report Says
South Carolina, South Dakota and Kansas have the nation鈥檚 most cost-effective state highway systems while Alaska, New Jersey and Hawaii have the least cost-effective, according to a report released by the Reason Foundation on Sept. 22.
September 22, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Roundtable Participants Voice a Variety of Concerns to House Panel
Truckers and other transportation stakeholders last week voiced a variety of regulatory, infrastructure and funding concerns to the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee.
September 22, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Pennsylvania鈥檚 Turnpike Commission Toll Grab Raises Concern
Pennsylvania鈥檚 reliance on toll revenue from the nation鈥檚 oldest turnpike to fund other road and mass-transit projects is starting to worry Janney Montgomery Scott鈥檚 Alan Schankel.
September 22, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Appeals Court Restores Antitrust Suit Against Eaton and Every Heavy-Duty Truck Maker in North America
A decision by a federal appeals court panel has restored an antitrust lawsuit by truck buyers 鈥 fleets and dealers 鈥 against transmission maker Eaton Corp. and every heavy-duty truck maker in North America.
September 22, 2016