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January 5, 2018 | Jeremy Feucht
Industry Update: 8 Predictions for 2018
Happy New Year! 2018 promises to be an exciting time, so for your consideration, I’m sharing my eight predictions for the coming year (in no particular order). What do you think? Weigh in on the conversation on our Facebook page and let us know! 1. Hours of Service adjustment Note I didn’t say “fix”. Let’s
December 22, 2017 | Jeremy Feucht
Industry update: Preventing driver coercion, ELD news, and more
On this day in history: On December 22, 1900, the first Mercedes was delivered to its owner. ELD news: Some states grant leniency until April Which states are going to be big time enforcers of the regulation now? Which will wait? While no one is advocating that drivers and carriers run the risk of citation
December 18, 2017 | Jeremy Feucht
ELD Market Vendor Spotlight: Omnitracs
Just launched: Truckstop.com’s new ELD marketplace helps carriers navigate the many available ELD options. We’ve researched and vetted many of the vendors in the market today and have brought who we believe are the best into one place for the trucking industry to view and get information. Over the next three months, we’re spotlighting our
December 15, 2017 | Jeremy Feucht
Friday five: Blockchain, Tesla, and Pork pushes back on ELD
This month in history: Ford’s one millionth car rolled off its assembly line at its River Rouge plant in Detroit, MI on December 10, 1915. ELD News: Pork producers push ELD delays Just three days from the ELD mandate, numerous exemption requests and delay requests are still awaiting decisions–specifically, the National Pork Producers. Cattle haulers
December 11, 2017 | Jeremy Feucht
ELD Market vendor spotlight: KeepTruckin
For Truckstop.com’s new ELD marketplace, we’ve researched and vetted the vendors in the market today we believe are the best. Over the next three months, we’re spotlighting our selected vendors. To view this marketplace, visit eld.truckstop.com. This week’s spotlight is on KeepTruckin. What’s your company background? KeepTruckin was started with the singular mission to build a modern
December 8, 2017 | Jeremy Feucht
Industry update: AI comes to trucking, vet-friendly companies, and the ELD controversy
Did you know? On this day… On December 8, 1993, NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) was signed into law. For more on how NAFTA affects trucking, check out the FMCSA Fact Sheet. Truck tech double-play: Startups and upstarts TuSimple, an autonomous trucking startup, has raised over $55 million dollars in their third round of source
December 7, 2017 | Jamie Van Eaton
Get Connected: Join us in Dallas in 2018
Ready to get Connected? Register now to be a part of Truckstop.com’s annual power user conference, May 21-23, 2018 in Dallas, TX. Connected 2018 is three days packed with education, insights, and networking by freight transportation professionals for freight transportation professionals. Featuring both an Executive and a Certified Power User track, Connected will feature numerous breakout
December 5, 2017 | Rafael Moiseev
Maintaining a work-life balance in trucking
Being a truck driver can be an exciting career. It’s a career choice that encompasses many freedoms; the thrill of the open road, the picturesque scenery, and the endless exploration are all terrific examples. But, with these attractive perks come disadvantages. A career in truck driving can be demanding and significantly influence your lifestyle, especially
December 4, 2017 | Jeremy Feucht
ELD Market vendor spotlight: J. J. Keller
Just launched: Truckstop.com’s new ELD marketplace helps carriers navigate the many available ELD options. We’ve researched and vetted many of the vendors in the market today and have brought who we believe are the best into one place for the trucking industry to view and get information. Over the next three months, we will spotlight
December 1, 2017 | Jeremy Feucht
Industry update: ELD protests, winter weather, and autonomous trucks
Did you know? On this day… Ford’s assembly line, launched December 1, 1913, built vehicles in two and a half hours instead of the usual 12 hours. Thus effectively began the mass production of cars (along with pickups and trucks). 17 days from the ELD mandate (and counting)… As of December 1, we’re 17 days