Regulations FMCSA needs to do better on resolving medical conflicts: OOIDA June 29, 2018 GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is criticizing the process for drivers seeking to resolve conflicts with their medical certifications. OOIDA submitted their concerns to the…
Health & Safety ATA urges passing of cross-border bill December 15, 2015 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Association (ATA) welcomed the passing of a cross-border bill in House of Representatives Dec. 15, one it says will improve trucking efficiency, security and…
Transportation FMCSA removes ‘acting’ from administrator’s title August 6, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has a new leader. Scott Darling has been nominated to the position of administrator of the safety agency. Darling…
Business Management US truck tonnage sets new record in January February 24, 2015 ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations’ seasonally-adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index recorded an all-time high in January. US for-hire truck tonnage rose 1.2% in January, posting a 6.6% year-over-year…
Business Management Behind the Kriska-Mullen deal September 25, 2014 Kriska COO Jonathan Wahba gives an in-depth explanation of the deal between Kriska and Mullen and how it will affect Mill Creek, existing customers and Canadian trucking industry.
Business Management Ogdensburg Bridge wants more truck traffic August 13, 2014 OGDENSBURG, N.Y. — The Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority recently launched an interactive marketing campaign aimed at increasing truck traffic across its bridge from Ontario into New York. The OBPA engaged Toronto…
Transportation Practical ideas for the next border pact June 16, 2014 With 2014 marking the 20th anniversary of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and talk of perhaps opening the agreement up, or at least a new border…