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Trucker News: Country star Elvie Shane headlines MATS free concert
Feb 09, 2023
Folks attending the Mid-American Trucking Show next month will have an opportunity to enjoy a free concert by Academy of Country Music Male Artist of the Year nominee Elvie Shane.
Land Line: Will Indiana end its split speed limit?
Feb 08, 2023
Indiana is one of a handful of states that has a different set of rules on the books for heavy trucks when it comes to the speed limit.
AJOT: DAT names MIG as its preferred liability insurance partner
Feb 08, 2023
DAT Freight & Analytics today named Marquee Insurance Group (MIG) as its preferred liability insurance partner for motor carriers on the DAT One network, the industry’s largest marketplace for spot truckload freight.
Fleet Owner: Freight markets remain in a lull ahead of projected upturn
Feb 08, 2023
The spot market for carriers continues to rebalance, but rates—at least for smaller fleets and owner-operators—still aren’t making up for higher current operating costs, according to four data-analysis firms that all recently weighed in on the volatile state of freight transportation.
Fleet Owner: Ways fleets can set themselves up for financial success
Feb 08, 2023
Fleets have had their hands full. High fuel and equipment prices, labor concerns, shipping rates, inflation, and other economic factors continue to haunt businesses' bottom lines.
Talk Business and Politics: U.S. freight volumes fall to lowest levels in 9 years
Feb 07, 2023
Fourth-quarter freight shipments fell to the lowest levels since the first quarter of 2014 as consumer spending continued to shift to services, from goods, according to a new report.
Inc: Use the 30-90 Rule to Take the Perfect Nap
Feb 07, 2023
A little bit of science can help you wake up feeling alert and refreshed rather than groggy and grumpy.
Supply Chain Brain: A New Normalcy Emerges, But at a Higher Cost
Feb 06, 2023
After two years of pandemic-driven high rates and extreme demand, the trucking market is undergoing a reset, as a sense of “normalcy” returns to the market.
Overdrive: Another HOS waiver for fuel haulers | MATS upcoming with plenty biz, entertainment programming
Feb 06, 2023
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has issued an emergency declaration as a result of fuel shortages due to high demand, prompting an hours of service waiver for fuel haulers in the state.
Built In Colorado: Hiring Now: 3 Colorado Companies Looking for Talented Tech Professionals
Feb 02, 2023
We’re not far into 2023, but this year has already had its fair share of highs and lows for the tech industry.