LONG BEACH, Calif. — Speed and visibility are two of the most important factors that can help those within the supply chain capture e-commerce market share, and intermodal is finding ways to be more competitive […]
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LONG BEACH, Calif. — The drayage industry relies on owner-operators and the independent contractor model to move freight, but state action in California and New Jersey could limit the number of owner-operators available to work […]
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Roadmaster Group once turned down a driver applying to the company who requested to travel with a pet alligator. But the Phoenix-based specialized carrier — as well as many other fleets — does allow its […]
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Expanding global operations can create new opportunities for manufacturers, and there are several resources that companies can use to find new customers while also mitigating the risk of working with partners abroad. “There are a […]
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View the story Fleet Owner’s website here. When Ingrid Brown started driving a truck in 1979, it was rare for her to see another woman on the road. Back then, the owner-operator knew of six […]
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View the story on Transport Topics’ website here. Creating a clear path for career advancement to help attract and retain diesel technicians is key to growing trucking’s pool of future leaders, industry experts said. “There […]
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Motor carriers are investing in training, technology and ongoing education to help ensure their drivers conduct thorough pre- and post-trip inspections, which are essential for complying with federal safety standards and minimizing vehicle downtime. “Good […]
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View the Story on Fleet Owner’s website here. SCOTTSDALE, AZ. Nikola Motor Co. aims to do more than just make hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks mainstream in the coming decade. Executives from Nikola’s leadership team said […]
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Carriers that provide paid lodging for drivers said sleeping in hotel rooms not only improves their quality of rest, but also provides them with a greater sense of security. Steve Bramble, director of talent acquisition […]
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When Bill McNamee, a professional truck driver for Carbon Express, first learned he’d be sleeping in hotel rooms while out on the road rather than in a sleeper berth, he thought the concept was strange. […]
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