Volkswagen (VW) has reached a settlement agreement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) for software that cheated the emission standards on their 2.0 liter diesel engines. The settlement is expected to cost VW up to $14.7 billion. The deal includes $2.7
How to Survive a Buck-A-Mile Backhauls
“Four years ago, I wrote a blog post with a catchy title: “The Death of the Buck-A-Mile Backhaul,” where I explained that carriers could no longer cover costs on $1.00 per mile. At the time, those cheap hauls were going away. “In March
Driver Detention Issue Still Rankles
“It’s been a few years since I sat in the dispatch chair or listened to a driver tell stories about delivery delays. Seeing the results and reading the comments on the recent DAT poll about driver detention felt like déjà vu. Nothing has changed!”
CSA Controversy Heats Up Again
“Controversy over CSA scores heated up again when the FMCSA this week returned BASIC score “absolute measures” to public view. “The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), a trade organization for freight brokers and 3PLs, has condemned the move. “These absolute performance measures
4 Tips to Plan Your Routes…and Make More Money
“Freight availability is starting to improve, after a long, quiet winter. You can finally be a little bit choosier about which loads to accept, but rates are slow to ramp up. How can you make more money? “One way to
Oregon Providing Up to 35% Tax Credit for Electric Vehicle Charging
If you are a business owner in Oregon and considering installing an electric vehicle charging station, take note: The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) has announced a Transportation Project Opportunity for: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Infrastructure Opportunity Announcement No. 16‐012 Qualified
Carrier Transicold Marks 10 Years with Hybrid Electric
Carrier Transicold celebrated the 10th anniversary of the debut of its hybrid diesel-electric Vector trailer refrigeration platform in North America at the 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show this week. The Vector platform’s E-Drive all-electric refrigeration system enabled electric standby to become
1 in 5 Crash Fatalities Involve Driver Fatigue
Did you get enough quality sleep last night? If you are tired while driving on the road, you are more likely to make poor decisions or cause a fatal crash. A recent expert panel found that “from 10% to 20%
Oregon Passes Landmark Legislation
Oregon’s Clean Electricity and Coal Transition bill passed the legislature this week. This new legislation did the following: Made Oregon the first state to transition away from coal. Doubled the amount of energy from renewable resources (wind and solar) – 50% by 2040.
Reefer Emissions Targeted by California
At some point in the not-to-distant future (starting in less than four years), the idling generators on refrigerated trailers will be severely restricted. First, by the state of California who has proposed a phased in approach to curb the stationary idling
