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Industry update: Flexible Sleeper Berths, ELDs in North America, and Electric Trucks
Did you Know? The first Hours of Service rules were proposed in 1935 but were not adopted until 1939. Regulations For the third straight legislative…
Tech Talk: Bring On the Smart Devices
Our world is getting smarter. As we look at the vehicles, devices, and systems we use, we are beginning to see a move toward embedded…
Furthering Your Fuel Economy
“Drive like there’s an egg under your fuel pedal and you don’t want to break it.” – Author unknown An old-time trucker was once quoted as…
So You Owe the IRS…
Ugh! Your least favorite cost of all: writing a check to the IRS. At least when you have to plunk down several grand for a…
Pat Dickard Knows: Making a Profit
The trucking industry has been called the driving force behind the political and economic history of the United States. Because of a strong commitment to…
TCA Recommends Short Walks During Driver Downtime
“We’ve found that with drivers, when we got them to start losing weight, their energy level starts to increase, and they’re more alert and open…
Bevy of Rulemaking Activity Expected Soon, Including Speed Limiter Mandate
The Department of Transportation, in its monthly regulatory update, gave its first update since November on a rulemaking to require speed limiters on heavy trucks,…
FTR Predicts “Another Strong Trailer Year” in 2016
Trailer backlogs are at historic levels and order expectations for 2016 are optimistic, according to data released Monday by FTR. FTR reports U.S. trailer net…