In a 9-0 decision handed down this morning, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that freight brokers can be sued under state law for negligently hiring unsafe motor carriers. The decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC eliminates a federal preemption shield the broker industry ... Read More »
The EPA has proposed a major change that could bring long-awaited relief to truck fleets, farmers, diesel equipment operators, and anyone else who has ever watched a perfectly capable machine turn into a 5-mph lawn ornament because a DEF system got cranky. The agency announced ... Read More »
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Letting a heavy diesel engine idle all night to power an air conditioner is financial madness. Excessive idling wastes expensive fuel, wears out expensive engine components, and increases shop maintenance costs. In addition, idle time shortens diesel particulate filter lifespans and causes unexpected engine check ... Read More »
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Waiting three days to review video footage after a highway collision is an obsolete safety strategy. Traditional dashcams record bad driving, but they fail to stop accidents before damage occurs. Nuclear jury verdicts and rising insurance premiums can quickly crush a growing freight business. First-year ... Read More »
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Stopping a heavy hazmat tank trailer requires huge braking power. Worn brake shoes increase stopping distance during an emergency stop. Mechanical failures mixed with heavy liquid surge often cause dangerous jackknife crashes. Heavy Liquid Surge Increases Stopping Risk Hazmat tank trailers carry heavy liquid loads ... Read More »
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New Rules Modernize Hazmat Inspections Federal regulators have updated safety standards for cargo tank motor vehicles. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration recently finalized modern rules for hazardous materials transport. These important changes give fleet operators safer ways to inspect equipment and find structural ... Read More »
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Understanding Cargo Tank Pressure Relief Requirements Maintaining proper pressure limits in liquid cargo tanks is a critical safety task for fleet managers. Failed relief valves can lead to structural tank damage or chemical leaks during transit. The federal rules for hazardous materials transport are established ... Read More »
September is supposed to be when trucking earns its winter cushion. This year it brought a run of court filings instead. In a new analysis, EKA Solutions CEO JJ Singh looks at why 16 trucking companies sought bankruptcy protection in less than a month, and ... Read More »
Treating your fleet parts room like a dusty storage closet is an expensive mistake. Misplaced brake shoes sit on shelves while broken trucks sit idle in repair bays. Emergency parts orders with overnight shipping fees will butcher your monthly operating budget. First-year fleet managers must ... Read More »
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Ignoring cargo securement rules is a shortcut to broken equipment and massive fines. Overloaded trailers destroy truck brakes, ruin suspension systems, and invite heavy scale penalties. Additionally, loose freight creates severe safety hazards on busy public highways. First-year fleet managers must master weight distribution and ... Read More »
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Most fleets take a preventive approach to maintenance – pulling a truck off the road for scheduled service based on a predetermined number of miles or hours in operation. Unfortunately, when minor problems arise between service intervals, what started as a minor issue can rapidly ... Read More »
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Beat Back Rising Trucking Company Insurance Costs – Implement Best Practices & Next-Gen Technologies
ATRI's 2024 Top Trucking Industry Issues Report cited insurance cost and availability as number four (4) in the list of top ten (10) trucking industry issues overall. Since 2021, ATRI research has documented continuing increases in truck insurance premiums paid by motor carriers. The increase ... Read More »
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