Getting at the ELD rule’s mystifying byproduct: personal conveyance
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The Big Dipper: A drop in transportation operating costs that will last a decade
There have been literally hundreds of articles and commentaries written on the environmental effects on the transportation industry of the latest GHG Regulations that were finalized on August 16, 2016. While we all understand that the regulations will reduce millions of metric tons of CO2 into the atmosphere, few understand the long-term impacts on their operating budgets and their bottom line. With the high cost of the emissions regulations of the 2000's
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Panasonic, Cradlepoint deliver mobile computing for first responders
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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Can your trucking firm repel cyberattacks?
Since 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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USA Truck to Announce Third-Quarter Results on November 4, 2016
Cooper adds wide-base steer tire
Cooper 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 Boosts Pay for Independent Contractors
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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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