Category: Driver Stuff

CALSTART Applauds EPA’s Actions to Authorize Leading States to Implement Critical Clean Cars and Trucks Programs

CALSTART Applauds EPA’s Actions to Authorize Leading States to Implement Critical Clean Cars and Trucks Programs

| December 18, 2024

In response to this breaking news, CALSTART President and CEO, John Boesel, issued the following statement The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved California’s waiver for the Advanced Clean Cars II and Heavy-Duty Omnibus standards, upholding states’ authority to implement and enforce stronger-than-federal protections to cut tailpipe pollution under the Clean Air Act to adopt and […]

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Women In Trucking Association Announces ContinuedPartnership with Michelin North America, Inc.

Women In Trucking Association Announces ContinuedPartnership with Michelin North America, Inc.

| December 17, 2024

In addition to providing critical financial support and leadership, the company actively participates in the association The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced that Michelin North America, Inc. has renewed its Gold Level Partnership. This partnership is crucial to the advancement of the mission of the non-profit organization to encourage the employment of women in […]

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Spot Market Insights: Spot Rates Decline Mostly in Line with Seasonal Expectations

Spot Market Insights: Spot Rates Decline Mostly in Line with Seasonal Expectations

| December 17, 2024

During the current week – i.e., the week before Christmas – dry van and refrigerated spot rates usually decline week over week while flatbed spot rates typically rise Data from Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ended December 13 shows mostly seasonal moves in broker-posted spot rates for the principal equipment types, especially […]

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Drivewyze’s Smart Roadways Service Now Provides Virtual Messaging to Truck Drivers in California, Michigan, and Nevada

Drivewyze’s Smart Roadways Service Now Provides Virtual Messaging to Truck Drivers in California, Michigan, and Nevada

| December 17, 2024

Virtual messaging and traffic slowdown alerts are offered to the entire trucking industry free of charge through Drivewyze Free Drivewyze, a Fleetworthy company, has expanded its Smart Roadways service with in-cab “virtual alerts” for those driving through California, Michigan, and Nevada. Twenty states now utilize Smart Roadways services, which extend the reach of state safety […]

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DAT acquires Trucker Tools, an innovator in real-time load tracking and visibility

DAT acquires Trucker Tools, an innovator in real-time load tracking and visibility

| December 17, 2024

Trucker Tools app helps 350,000 owner-operators, carriers, and drivers find and book loads on the spot market and manage replies to their offers and bids DAT Freight & Analytics has acquired the operations of Trucker Tools LLC, a leader in load visibility, automated booking, digital freight matching, and carrier engagement for commercial trucking. The acquisition […]

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Oshkosh Corporation to Showcase Breakthrough Innovations for Airports, Neighborhoods and Job Sites

Oshkosh Corporation to Showcase Breakthrough Innovations for Airports, Neighborhoods and Job Sites

| December 17, 2024

Oshkosh Technologies Empower Everyday Heroes Using Electrification, AI, Autonomy and Connectivity Oshkosh Corporation innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, will make its debut at CES 2025, the world’s premier technology showcase, January 7-10 in Las Vegas. Visitors to booth #5616 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) will experience how Oshkosh is […]

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