Panasonic and Cradlepoint announced the commercial availability of an integrated mobile computing and connectivity networking solution. Designed for public safety and EMS agencies as well as transportation and utilities industries, the mobile computing and connectivity solution supports both commercial 4G-LTE and the emerging FirstNet public safety networks based on Band-14.
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...Read the rest of this storySince it is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, it's as good a time as any to determine whether the security protocols protecting the digital ramparts of your trucking operation are adequate.
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...Read the rest of this storyCooper Tire & Rubber Co. is adding a new size to its Roadmaster RM332 WB commercial tire line; the RM332 is now available in size 385/65R22.5 in load range L, in addition to size 425/65R22.5 in load range L introduced in April.
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">USA Truck has increased pay for independent contractors as part of the carrier's new Independent Contractor Compensation Program.
The program improves mileage rates for all new independent contractors. Effective Oct. 1, rates were increased to $1.02 per mile to $1.35 per mile, depending on the length of haul.
Independent contractors will also receive discounts on retail fuel while using an in-network fuel stop, preferred labor rates and discounted parts at USA Truck maintenance facilities.
“Our continued success in serving our customers derives from selecting the best contractors available, which we can do by providing fair and equitable compensation,” said Martin Tewari, president of trucking at USA Truck. “This represents a significant commitment by USA Truck to the success of our independent contractors.”
For more information on what USA Truck offers its independent contractors, click here.
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...Read the rest of this storyTrucking conglomerate Schneider recently purchased its 15,000th intermodal container chassis, which the company noted is a “major milestone” in its effort to convert its intermodal division to a completely company-owned and managed chassis fleet.
Jim Filter, senior vice president and general manager of Schneider's Intermodal division, added in a statement that the carrier still anticipates it will fully covert to a network of all company-owned chassis by 2017 – three years after it began the conversion process.
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