November 26, 2008
Written by: Brad Stotler
Media Contact: Eric Reller, ereller@trucking.org As over 37 million motorists prepare to hit the road this Thanksgiving, a team of million mile accident-free drivers are helping to make our roads safer.America's Road Team Captains, elite professional truck drivers chosen...
November 17, 2008
Written by: Brandon Borgna
As President-elect Obama begins his transition to the White House, improvements in our country's infrastructure continue to be a hot topic on the Hill.Reminiscent of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, Obama has hinted at a stimulus plan that focuses on...
November 10, 2008
Written by: Brad Stotler
America's motor carriers are committed to operating safely and saving lives on the nation's highways.The blog of the Speaker of the House referenced a rule regarding truck driver's Hours of Service (HOS) requirements. The current HOS rule established in January...
November 7, 2008
Written by: Brad Stotler
A study released today that was commissioned by the Surface Transportation Board indicates a substantial shift of intermodal freight from trucks to rail may just be wishful thinking. The independent study by Christensen Associates, an economic and engineering consulting firm,...
November 7, 2008
Written by: Brad Stotler
Diesel is expensive, the national average is $3.482 a gallon and although prices have come down in recent weeks they are still high. In an industry with thin profit margins, increasing fuel efficiency and minimizing fuel consumption are major goals...
