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Shipping Execs Reveal Frustration with Hazmat Regs
http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/st...xecs-reveal-frustration-with-hazmat-regs.aspx
"More than half of the 136 executives polled felt that regulations found in the governments hazmat regulation’s reference book, 49CFR, are so complex, that “Einstein would have difficulties” figuring it out..."
http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/st...xecs-reveal-frustration-with-hazmat-regs.aspx
"More than half of the 136 executives polled felt that regulations found in the governments hazmat regulation’s reference book, 49CFR, are so complex, that “Einstein would have difficulties” figuring it out..."
Top 100 Carriers Get More Selective With Freight as Capacity Remains Tight
http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=38800&page=1
"Since most companies have more freight than they can handle, finding other carriers to handle the overflow is another option carriers are using to manage their operations."
http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=38800&page=1
"Since most companies have more freight than they can handle, finding other carriers to handle the overflow is another option carriers are using to manage their operations."
THE 2015 LIST IS IN...
The Top 100 List: 2015 For-Hire Carrier Rankings
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=38764
The Top 100 List: 2015 For-Hire Carrier Rankings
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=38764
Senate proposes trucking regulatory package to attach to long-term highway bill
http://www.ccjdigital.com/senate-pr...7-15-2015&utm_campaign=CCJ&ust_id=e5b3f91fe5&
http://www.ccjdigital.com/senate-pr...7-15-2015&utm_campaign=CCJ&ust_id=e5b3f91fe5&
OOIDA, CVTA Among Groups Voicing Opposition to Hair Testing for Drug Use
http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=38854&page=1
“The variances in hair types have also posed problems in standardizing drug testing,” OOIDA said. “Hair shape, size, formation, etc., varies by race, sex, age and position on the scalp, hair color and texture.”
“CVTA does not believe that adding hair specimen testing as an additional option would increase reliability or accuracy in testing more so than urine or oral swab testing,” the trade group said. “The expansion to hair specimen testing will simply be unnecessary once testing sites are able to conduct oral swab tests.”
http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=38854&page=1
“The variances in hair types have also posed problems in standardizing drug testing,” OOIDA said. “Hair shape, size, formation, etc., varies by race, sex, age and position on the scalp, hair color and texture.”
“CVTA does not believe that adding hair specimen testing as an additional option would increase reliability or accuracy in testing more so than urine or oral swab testing,” the trade group said. “The expansion to hair specimen testing will simply be unnecessary once testing sites are able to conduct oral swab tests.”
Two FedEx stories:
Appeals Court Backs Kansas Ruling That FedEx Ground Drivers Are Employees
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter
Investigators Unable to Determine Why Trucker Crossed Median in 2014 Crash That Killed 10
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter
Appeals Court Backs Kansas Ruling That FedEx Ground Drivers Are Employees
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter
Investigators Unable to Determine Why Trucker Crossed Median in 2014 Crash That Killed 10
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter
LTL sector could be poised for big gains
http://fleetowner.com/fleet-management/ltl-sector-could-be-poised-big-gains
One reason the LTL sector has more “leverage” than TL carriage is that a little over 50% of the LTL market is controlled by five companies: FedEx Freight (16%); YRC Worldwide(14%); Con-way Freight (10%); UPS Freight (7%) and Old Dominion Freight Lines (7%).
http://fleetowner.com/fleet-management/ltl-sector-could-be-poised-big-gains
One reason the LTL sector has more “leverage” than TL carriage is that a little over 50% of the LTL market is controlled by five companies: FedEx Freight (16%); YRC Worldwide(14%); Con-way Freight (10%); UPS Freight (7%) and Old Dominion Freight Lines (7%).
‘Black Box’ Data Recorders in Buses, Trucks Vital for Highways Safety
http://www.govtech.com/data/Black-Box-Data-Recorders-in-Buses-Trucks-Vital-for-Highways-Safety.html
"(TNS) -- WASHINGTON — The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday called on commercial bus and truck manufacturers to install data recorders after investigators couldn’t find the cause of a fiery crash last year in California that killed 10 people."
http://www.govtech.com/data/Black-Box-Data-Recorders-in-Buses-Trucks-Vital-for-Highways-Safety.html
"(TNS) -- WASHINGTON — The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday called on commercial bus and truck manufacturers to install data recorders after investigators couldn’t find the cause of a fiery crash last year in California that killed 10 people."
EPA, DOT officially publish proposed fuel economy standards for trucks, comment period open for 60 days
http://www.ccjdigital.com/epa-dot-o...7-20-2015&utm_campaign=CCJ&ust_id=e5b3f91fe5&
The EPA and DOT are accepting public comment on the rule until Sept. 11, 2015.
628 page proposed rule can be found here: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-07-13/pdf/2015-15500.pdf
http://www.ccjdigital.com/epa-dot-o...7-20-2015&utm_campaign=CCJ&ust_id=e5b3f91fe5&
The EPA and DOT are accepting public comment on the rule until Sept. 11, 2015.
628 page proposed rule can be found here: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-07-13/pdf/2015-15500.pdf
ATA shows driver appreciation week logo; opens online store
http://www.thetrucker.com/News/Stor...iverappreciationweeklogoopensonlinestore.aspx
"National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which ATA began celebrating in 1988, will be September 13-19. During that time, America takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling one of our economy’s most demanding and important jobs. These 3.4 million professional men and women deliver our goods safely, securely and on time.
http://www.thetrucker.com/News/Stor...iverappreciationweeklogoopensonlinestore.aspx
"National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which ATA began celebrating in 1988, will be September 13-19. During that time, America takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling one of our economy’s most demanding and important jobs. These 3.4 million professional men and women deliver our goods safely, securely and on time.
Simulated City to Test Self-Driving Cars Opens in Michigan
http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=38900&page=1
"A simulated city opens July 20 on the north campus of the University of Michigan to test how self-driving cars will travel in the future without mowing down pedestrians or causing colossal crashes"
http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=38900&page=1
"A simulated city opens July 20 on the north campus of the University of Michigan to test how self-driving cars will travel in the future without mowing down pedestrians or causing colossal crashes"
Kimberly-Clark Woos Truckers with Promise of Clean Bathrooms
http://www.wsj.com/articles/kimberly-clark-woos-truckers-with-promise-of-clean-bathrooms-1437413437
To ensure it gets its pick of drivers, Kimberly-Clark is upgrading more than 20 distribution centers, including better-maintained restrooms and rest areas to serve the hundreds of drivers who pass through every day, said Scott DeGroot, the company’s vice president of transportation.
FedEx Agrees to Buy $10 Billion of Boeing 767 Jet Freighters
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter
"FedEx Corp. agreed to buy 50 Boeing Co. 767 freighters with a list value of about $10 billion, the model’s largest-ever order, as it upgrades the fleet at the FedEx Express unit."
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter
"FedEx Corp. agreed to buy 50 Boeing Co. 767 freighters with a list value of about $10 billion, the model’s largest-ever order, as it upgrades the fleet at the FedEx Express unit."
UPS Makes Collision-Mitigation Technology Standard on Class 8 Tractors It Orders
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter
"Atlanta-based UPS plans to take delivery of more than 2,600 new tractors this year. The technology includes lane-departure warnings, electronic stability control and air disc brakes. The systems also can alert drivers to objects in front of the tractor and to moving objects around the vehicle"
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter
"Atlanta-based UPS plans to take delivery of more than 2,600 new tractors this year. The technology includes lane-departure warnings, electronic stability control and air disc brakes. The systems also can alert drivers to objects in front of the tractor and to moving objects around the vehicle"
Brake Safety Week:
Annual brake inspection blitz
September 6-12, 2015
http://www.cvsa.org/programs/brake-safety-week-2015.php
"Brake inspections conducted during Brake Safety Week include inspection of brake-system components to identify loose or missing parts, air or hydraulic fluid leaks, worn linings, pads, drums or rotors, and other faulty brake-system components. Antilock braking systems (ABS) malfunction indicator lamps also are checked. Inspectors will inspect brake components and measure pushrod stroke when appropriate. Defective or out-of-adjustment brakes will result in the vehicle being placed out of service"
Annual brake inspection blitz
September 6-12, 2015
http://www.cvsa.org/programs/brake-safety-week-2015.php
"Brake inspections conducted during Brake Safety Week include inspection of brake-system components to identify loose or missing parts, air or hydraulic fluid leaks, worn linings, pads, drums or rotors, and other faulty brake-system components. Antilock braking systems (ABS) malfunction indicator lamps also are checked. Inspectors will inspect brake components and measure pushrod stroke when appropriate. Defective or out-of-adjustment brakes will result in the vehicle being placed out of service"
This other version of the story had an noteworthy quote. "While FedEx said in the announcement it had ordered 50 new planes, one is already on Boeing's books and three were previously committed. Those four jets were contingent on language in the contract allowing the company to cancel the order if Congress passed changes in labor law that would have made it easier for the company's workers to unionize.
Automakers rush to add wireless features, leaving our cars open to hackers
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/business/2015/07/22/hacks-on-the-highway/?hpid=z2
"Widespread hacks on cars and other connected devices are destined to come, experts say, as they already have to nearly everything else online. It’s just a question of when the right hacking skills end up in the hands of people with sufficient motives"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/business/2015/07/22/hacks-on-the-highway/?hpid=z2
"Widespread hacks on cars and other connected devices are destined to come, experts say, as they already have to nearly everything else online. It’s just a question of when the right hacking skills end up in the hands of people with sufficient motives"
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