Freightliner: The next step in Daimler Trucks North America’s continuing quest for more fuel-efficient trucks appeared at a press conference on Wednesday, May 30, on the eve of Freightliner’s annual dealer meeting in Washington, D.C. The 2014 Cascadia Evolution is designed to be what its model name implies: a sophisticated…
With the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) planning to roll out its new Hours-of-Service (HOS) rules by October 28, that date may be in peril due to the actions of a New Hampshire senator. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) this week introduced an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2012 Transportation…
If you don’t have a tanker endorsement already, you might consider obtaining one. Besides being handy for business, it could help you avoid penalties if you haul certain types of fluid bins. Why now? Some states may already be enforcing an expanded definition of “tank vehicle” that now applies to…
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association on Wednesday, May 23, announced that its Monthly Leasing and Finance Index, which reports economic activity for the $628 billion equipment finance sector, showed overall new business volume for April was $6.1 billion, up 20 percent from volume of $5.1 billion in the same…
PEORIA, Ill. — Caterpillar has announced the availability of its 15-litre CT15 engine in the CT660 vocational truck. The CT15 rounds out the engine line, which currently consists of a CT11 and CT13 engine with 11 and 13 litres displacement respectively. The new offering can provide as much as 550…
Clean Energy: Although alternative power is a hot topic in the transportation industry these days, diesel engines still have much to contribute to the clean and efficient energy future, according to Andreas Hoyler, manager engine lab and emissions, diesel systems in North America for Robert Bosch, LLC. Fleet Owner recently…
Hidden Compartments: A bill halfway through the Ohio statehouse is intended to get tough with truckers and others who are believed to be involved in drug trafficking. Pennsylvania lawmakers are moving forward with a similar effort. The Ohio Senate voted 30-2 to advance a bill that targets hidden compartments in…
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Announcment: Back in 2010, Con-way Freight ordered 1,300 Freightliner tractors equipped with Meritor Wabco’s Roll Stability Control system. That order followed Con-way’s participating in a test program in 2009 in partnership with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the University of Michigan Transportation…
SACRAMENTO — The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is encouraging small fleet owners of 2010 and older model year 53-foot or longer box-type trailers that operate on California highways to report vehicle information now to gain additional time to comply with the Tractor-Trailer Greenhouse Gas regulation. Small fleets consist of…
Commercial trucking is a fast growing industry in the United States. As the need for more cargo transport rises, so does the need for new drivers. The state of Oklahoma has a number of Trucking Training schools and programs available to aspiring truckers. Each offers different programs and payment options. Prospective…
If you’re new to working with freight brokers, you may be confused about the role of their surety bond. From the Carrier’s standpoint, the surety bond is in place as protection in case the broker refuses to pay for services rendered. Always verify a freight broker’s bond before accepting a…
Freight Broker Training: Freight broker agents can be found in transportation companies managing shipments. A freight broker agent may also be known as cargo and freight agents. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2008 Occupational Employment Statistics, cargo and freight agents earned an average rate of…
Some Freight Broker Ideas: When a truck needs freight or freight needs a truck, a freight broker is a person who can arrange both. Without accepting direct responsibility for shipments, a freight broker arranges cargo transportation without actually providing it. He is essentially a matchmaker, matching cargo with transporters. Duties…
Sometimes people or businesses need to ship something that’s too large for parcel services to handle, but doesn’t fill up an entire 52 foot shipping trailer. Less than truckload or LTL freight services exist to collect these smaller cargoes, often combining several loads into a single batch and taking it…
A business broker is someone paid to buy and sell businesses. Unlike a Realtor, who lists and sells real estate, a business broker specializes in buying and selling business entities. Becoming a business broker doesn’t require a considerable amount of advanced education; however, you must have a significant amount of…
