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Carriers optimistic about demand. Check results of survey

Carriers optimistic about demand, survey finds Bloomberg-Truckstop.com poll sampled 126 specialty carriers and found growth expectations despite obstacles such as high fuel prices.

Fuel prices slowly inching downward

Fuel prices slowly inching downward - TheTrucker.com CAMARILLO, Calif. -- The average U.S. price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline dropped 6 cents over the past two weeks to $4.37 per gallon. Industry

Full ELD enforcement delayed until Jan. 1, 2023

Full ELD enforcement delayed until Jan. 1, 2023 - Truck News Full enforcement of a federal electronic logging device (ELD) mandate will be delayed until Jan. 1, 2023, pushing back plans that were scheduled to take

How Freight Volumes Get Suppressed Despite Strong Demand

How Freight Volumes Get Suppressed Despite Strong Demand Carriers have struggled to fully capitalize on high demand because of factors suppressing volumes, American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said March 1.

ELD manufacturers say they are ready for end of 3G

ELD manufacturers say they are ready for end of 3G With the 3G network sunset underway, Land Line takes a deep dive into how many ELDs will be affected and how many drivers need to upgrade.

100 million holiday travelers will pack the highways Dec. 23 through Jan. 2

100 million holiday travelers will pack the highways Dec. 23 through Jan. 2 Truckers will have to share the interstates with many more holiday travelers this year.

Up to 30% of a trucker’s day is wasted by waiting, causing supply chain woes

REPORT: Up to 30% of a trucker's day is wasted by waiting, causing supply chain woes A new report from the research arm of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) suggests that current supply chain problems are caused not by a shortage of available drivers but by waiting long hours at shippers and receivers.

Speeding Is Top Violation During CVSA Operation Safe Driver Week

Speeding Is Top Violation During CVSA Operation Safe Driver Week Law enforcement officers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico stopped 46,058 passenger and commercial motor vehicle drivers engaging in dangerous driving behaviors during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Operation Safe Driver Week safety initiative.

A different type of wheel weight

Due to GHG emissions standards, steel wheels ...

A different type of wheel weight Due to GHG emissions standards, steel wheels may not be an option on new trucks.

Nearly 8800 trucks and drivers taken out of service during the year’s biggest blitz

Nearly 8800 trucks and drivers taken out of service during the year's biggest blitz On Tuesday, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) released the results from the year's biggest commercial vehicle inspection effort.

Why inspectors devote full week to improving brake safety

Why inspectors devote full week to improving brake safety As CVSA’s Brake Safety Week approaches, stay up to date on the latest statistics on brake safety and how to pass inspection this August.

Spot truckload rates show no sign of slowing before July 4

Spot truckload rates, already high, not ramping up ahead of July 4 DAT says re**er freight shot up double digit percentage points while flatbeds fell a similar amount. Also: New consulting firm offering audit, DataQs services for owner-ops; expect delays on I-40 in Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; more.