WASHINGTON — Trucking regulators have attempted to address the potential for fraud as part of a slate of proposed new CDL testing revisions that safety advocates claim could make the roads less safe. Some of the revisions included in the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), expected to be published Friday by the Federal Motor Carrier…
Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter brought to you by Dynamic Logistix. In this issue, do truckers need valets?; FreightTech Crocs; rise of Zyn shipments; and more. Driver, do you need a valet service to back in? Reddit School of hard docks — Redditor unftp-0 recently posted about the dock he came across that…
Broker Landstar System is still pointing to “midyear” as the likely inflection point to the prolonged freight recession. Management from the company said most cycles last between six and eight quarters, noting that the fourth quarter was the sixth straight of revenue declines. Landstar (NASDAQ: LSTR) reported fourth-quarter earnings per share of $1.62 Wednesday after…
By Drue Pearce A year has now passed since a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. While the accident prompted increased scrutiny and calls for accountability, it also brought to light the strides that have been made in prioritizing safety across the sector. Our American economy depends on moving goods across the country…
Online used vehicle dealer Vroom announced it is laying off 515 workers in the Houston area and closing two facilities permanently, according to recent filings with the Texas Workforce Commission. The layoffs in Texas are part of the Houston-based company’s restructuring efforts announced last week. Vroom said it is discontinuing its e-commerce operations and winding…