Newly inaugurated president Joe Biden announces  40 federal appointments, including many Department of Transportation posts, as he begins his term.  Several of his new DOT appointees are women.  ...

Covid has affected just about everything in 2020 and the trucking industry is no exception.  As the possibility of a vaccine becomes more of a reality adding another layer of information to the virus news. Two organizations, ATA and FMCSA, both recently provided vaccine-related information. https://www.overdriveonline.com/fmcsa-lays-regulatory-groundwork-for-covid-vaccine-distribution/ https://www.truckinginfo.com/10131589/ata-truckers-need-priority-access-to-covid-19-vaccine And DOT also expan ...

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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced on August 11 the dates for  its annual International Roadcheck…. ...

Many fleets have found technology useful in coping with the Covid pandemic.  From communication to safety, technology plays a role in managing how a fleet deals with the virus.  Read more…. https://www.ttnews.com/articles/technology-key-fleets-response-coronavirus-pandemic   ...