The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. By Satish Jindel With Teamsters workers at UPS Inc. believing a work stoppage has to occur to yield better wages, benefits and working conditions, I am compelled to share some facts. Having lived…
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WASHINGTON — Propane companies have failed to convince federal regulators that loosening work rules for their truck drivers could be accomplished without jeopardizing safety. The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration last year for a five-year exemption to daily and weekly hours-of-service regulations, saying that would help propane haulers…
WASHINGTON — Federal regulators have estimated the annual cost to equip new truck trailers with side underride guards at up to $1.2 billion as the Biden administration takes the first step toward a potential requirement aimed at reducing crash fatalities. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Tuesday it will be publishing in the…
Marten Transport had a first quarter in which it drove more miles than in the first quarter of 2022, but in its truckload segment in particular recorded a significantly worse performance. That was not surprising in a quarter during which truckload rates as measured by the National Transportation Index for linehaul only (NTIL) in SONAR…