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August 17, 2017 | Jamie Van Eaton
Come see us at GATS, Booth 12027
Are you as excited as we are to head to Dallas and see our trucking family at GATS? We’re packing as we speak! Stop by our Truckstop.com booth #12027, because we’ve prepped some cool things for you this year: Get a free custom T-shirt printed right at our booth when you take Truckstop Pro for
August 14, 2017 | Jeremy Feucht
Industry Update: Eclipse-based Road Closures and Electric Vehicles
Did you Know? Mack Trucks was founded in 1900 but did not produce its first truck until 1907. It also didn’t adopt the name Mack until 1922. Solar Eclipse Road Closures Just about every state in the direct path of the upcoming solar eclipse (occurring Monday, August 21), will have oversized load restrictions on
August 8, 2017 | Jeremy Feucht
Industry Update: ELD Mandate Loopholes and Congressional Recess
Did you Know? The first semi-trailer was invented in 1914 by Fruehauf Trailers. Originally invented to haul boats, the trailers became immediately popular. Fruehauf Trailers are still in business today and are one of the largest trailer companies in the U.S. ELD Mandate VIN Loophole The FMCSA has done some work to close a loophole
August 8, 2017 | Roxanne Bullard
Trans4Cast Week 31: MDI Increases; Load Availability Slight Decrease
Total MDI: Up 0.4 points from the previous week The MDI is a measure of relative truck demand in the spot market. It compares load availability to truck availability. The MDI for Total equipment increased 0.4 points in the latest week to 32.0, an increase of 1.2%. Compared to last year, the MDI is up
August 3, 2017 | Nick Wynkoop
Real Time Freight Release Notes: Time Savers
Here are the highlights from today’s Real Time Freight release: Enhancements: TMS users can now edit Customer, Shipper, Consignee, and Carrier from a hyperlink on the Load Board. You can also now edit Customer, Shipper, and Consignee from a hyperlink on the Load Entry and View Load screens by clicking “Edit.” Edit right on
August 3, 2017 | Monique McCarroll
LoadPay Release Notes: Quick Pay Rate Now Only 2.99%
Highlights of the August 3, 2017, LoadPay release: New PayMeNow™ rate of 2.99% Brand new LoadPay logo and color scheme Updated Terms & Conditions Updated Mobile App Design Term payments will be pulled from payer one-day prior to the scheduled payment date, to ensure the availability of funds To learn more about LoadPay, visit LoadPay.com. Or,
August 1, 2017 | Roxanne Bullard
Trans4Cast Week 30: MDI Increases; Rates Remain Steady
Total MDI: Up 1.7 points from the previous week The MDI is a measure of relative truck demand in the spot market. It compares load availability to truck availability. The MDI for Total equipment increased 1.7 points in the latest week to 31.6, an increase of 5.7%. Compared to last year, the MDI is up
July 31, 2017 | Jeremy Feucht
Industry Update: ELD News, Container Industry Upswing, Roadway Danger
Did you Know? Winton Motor Carriage invented the first 18 Wheeler in 1899. The vehicle was invented to transport the company’s automobiles to buyers across the nation. ELD News The American Trucking Association has come out against the ELD mandate delay. In a letter directed at the FMCSA, ATA Vice President of Advocacy Bill Sullivan
July 25, 2017 | Roxanne Bullard
Trans4Cast Week 29: MDI Decreases; Load Availability Dips Slightly
Total MDI: Down 1.6 points from the previous week The MDI is a measure of relative truck demand in the spot market. It compares load availability to truck availability. The MDI for Total equipment decreased 1.6 points in the latest week to 29.9, a decrease of 5.0%. Compared to last year, the MDI is up
July 21, 2017 | Jeremy Feucht
Industry Update: ELD Bills and Offsetting Carrier Insurance Premiums
Did you Know? The trucking industry loses 996 million hours of production due to traffic congestion each year. Offsetting Carrier Insurance Costs Did you know one of the largest costs to carriers is monthly commercial vehicle insurance premiums? For a $750,000 policy, the average carrier spends $1,250 per month. At the current spot market rate