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So CB's, cell phones, iPods, etc..., are all considered distractions but lets put advertisements on the windshield for drivers to watch!!!
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I've heard of some pretty stupid ideas before. Most stupid ideas I've heard either came from a drunk or the government.So CB's, cell phones, iPods, etc..., are all considered distractions but lets put advertisements on the windshield for drivers to watch!!!
But I must say, this is an absolutely ridiculous idea. I'm all for a smart windshield that can HELP you. But the last thing we need is a thirty second ad every time we start our vehicles or something.
Oh, but driver... That will only be the beginning. Then there will be ads encouraging you to stop in at the truck stop at mile marker XX, and of course the topless diner at mile marker YY. All of this will be said to pay for your critical infrastructure, don't ya know? 
TRB Subcommittee Wants Help From Carriers on FMCSA Alternative Compliance Research
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...ers-on-FMCSA-Alternative-Compliance-Research-
"The proposed methodology of alternative compliance has been controversial in the trucking industry, especially among independent operators and their trade association, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.
American Trucking Associations supports the idea of finding ways to reward carriers that have voluntarily adopted tools and technologies meant to improve safety.
The sticking point has been finding a way to incentivize trucking companies to exceed regulatory expectations. So far, the agency has proposed that the program create a new CSA Beyond Compliance BASIC category that would show up in carriers’ CSA scores."
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...ers-on-FMCSA-Alternative-Compliance-Research-
"The proposed methodology of alternative compliance has been controversial in the trucking industry, especially among independent operators and their trade association, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.
American Trucking Associations supports the idea of finding ways to reward carriers that have voluntarily adopted tools and technologies meant to improve safety.
The sticking point has been finding a way to incentivize trucking companies to exceed regulatory expectations. So far, the agency has proposed that the program create a new CSA Beyond Compliance BASIC category that would show up in carriers’ CSA scores."
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Don't forget the Trojan Man ad warning you to wrap your rascal before you wrestle with the lot lizards...and they're now on sale, free with the purchase of a 64% oz drink!!Oh, but driver... That will only be the beginning. Then there will be ads encouraging you to stop in at the truck stop at mile marker XX, and of course the topless diner at mile marker YY. All of this will be said to pay for your critical infrastructure, don't ya know?
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Some of the "sleeper leapers" I've seen in my day lurking around truck stops you better wrap your entire body in a prophylactic.
ATA names 20 truck drivers to serve as trucking ambassadors on 2017-2018 America’s Road Team
http://www.ccjdigital.com/ata-names...urnal&ust_id=124f9551466b2c5785e539d1cda3c973
The 2017-2018 America’s Road Team Captains are:
Steve Brand, FedEx Freight
Jon Brockway, Walmart Transportation LLC
John Gaddy, Carbon Express, Inc.
Scott Harrison, K Limited Carrier Ltd
Rhonda Hartman, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Gary Helms, Covenant Transport, Inc.
Bill Krouse, YRC Freight
David Livingston, TCW, Inc.
Charles Lobsiger, Walmart Transportation LLC
Timothy Melody, ABF Freight System, Inc.
James Moore, Saia LTL Freight
Chris Outen, FedEx Freight
Charlton Paul Jr., UPS Freight
Jeffrey Payne, Reddaway, Inc.
Stephen Richardson, Big G Express, Inc.
Michael Sheeds, Werner Enterprises
Steven Smalley, ABF Freight System, Inc.
Gary Smith, Garner Trucking, Inc.
Earl Taylor, Penske Logistics
Tim Taylor, FedEx Freight
http://www.ccjdigital.com/ata-names...urnal&ust_id=124f9551466b2c5785e539d1cda3c973
The 2017-2018 America’s Road Team Captains are:
Steve Brand, FedEx Freight
Jon Brockway, Walmart Transportation LLC
John Gaddy, Carbon Express, Inc.
Scott Harrison, K Limited Carrier Ltd
Rhonda Hartman, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Gary Helms, Covenant Transport, Inc.
Bill Krouse, YRC Freight
David Livingston, TCW, Inc.
Charles Lobsiger, Walmart Transportation LLC
Timothy Melody, ABF Freight System, Inc.
James Moore, Saia LTL Freight
Chris Outen, FedEx Freight
Charlton Paul Jr., UPS Freight
Jeffrey Payne, Reddaway, Inc.
Stephen Richardson, Big G Express, Inc.
Michael Sheeds, Werner Enterprises
Steven Smalley, ABF Freight System, Inc.
Gary Smith, Garner Trucking, Inc.
Earl Taylor, Penske Logistics
Tim Taylor, FedEx Freight
UPS Freight Partners With Truckers Against Trafficking
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter
“TAT’s goal is to saturate trucking and related industries with educational materials and to equip drivers on how to recognize sex trafficking, what to do, and importantly — what not to do,” Kendis Paris, executive director of TAT, said in a statement. “We are thrilled to have an industry leader like UPS on board, demonstrating the impact the business community can make to raise awareness and stop this horrific exploitation.”
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter
“TAT’s goal is to saturate trucking and related industries with educational materials and to equip drivers on how to recognize sex trafficking, what to do, and importantly — what not to do,” Kendis Paris, executive director of TAT, said in a statement. “We are thrilled to have an industry leader like UPS on board, demonstrating the impact the business community can make to raise awareness and stop this horrific exploitation.”
XPO Lands Cummins Logistics Contract
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter
"The center’s 800 employees ship 2,700 orders daily out of a 1 million-square foot facility."
Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter
"The center’s 800 employees ship 2,700 orders daily out of a 1 million-square foot facility."
Volvo braking-related recall affects more than 6,000 trucks
http://www.ccjdigital.com/volvo-bra...urnal&ust_id=124f9551466b2c5785e539d1cda3c973
"...parameters for the dryers were set too low, at one-third of the required volume, which can cause oil and water to contaminate the brake system and affect brake performance in cold weather."
http://www.ccjdigital.com/volvo-bra...urnal&ust_id=124f9551466b2c5785e539d1cda3c973
"...parameters for the dryers were set too low, at one-third of the required volume, which can cause oil and water to contaminate the brake system and affect brake performance in cold weather."
Indicators: Freight volume on the upswing
http://www.ccjdigital.com/indicator...rnal&ust_id=124f9551466b2c5785e539d1cda3c973&
"Van freight surged in the month, climbing 10 percent from November and 5.2 percent from last December. The load-to-truck ratio for the segment also shot up, DAT notes, to 3.8 loads per truck — an imbalance that should put upward pressure on rates, DAT says."
http://www.ccjdigital.com/indicator...rnal&ust_id=124f9551466b2c5785e539d1cda3c973&
"Van freight surged in the month, climbing 10 percent from November and 5.2 percent from last December. The load-to-truck ratio for the segment also shot up, DAT notes, to 3.8 loads per truck — an imbalance that should put upward pressure on rates, DAT says."
Not doubting any of this info you post Swamp, but I measure LTL volumes based on how many companies have peddle, and road drivers sittings home hoping to work that day. In the last 6 months, just about every driver I run into daily say they have people sitting at home..
Yeah. Thanks to those CRST trucks pulling in and out of their yards.....
Cool!! A hover trailer....
It operates like the Back to the future car. We just float down Donner...............
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Another Volvo recall? Not good for business.
Using the Wong Capacitor??
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You'll Soon Be Able to Pick Up FedEx Packages From Walgreens - FORTUNE
http://fortune.com/2017/01/11/fedex-walgreens/
"FedEx (fdx) said on Wednesday it had signed a multi-year deal with drugstore operator Walgreens Boots Alliance (wba) that will add about 8,000 Walgreens stores as points of service delivery."
"One key benefit of such services is that shippers can leave a package when someone isn’t home to accept it, thereby lowering the number of failed delivery attempts, which are costly to the likes of FedEx and UPS and create backlogs."
http://fortune.com/2017/01/11/fedex-walgreens/
"FedEx (fdx) said on Wednesday it had signed a multi-year deal with drugstore operator Walgreens Boots Alliance (wba) that will add about 8,000 Walgreens stores as points of service delivery."
"One key benefit of such services is that shippers can leave a package when someone isn’t home to accept it, thereby lowering the number of failed delivery attempts, which are costly to the likes of FedEx and UPS and create backlogs."
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