Motive, a telematics, technology and fleet management platform, announced new AI-powered products and telematics hardware at the inaugural Vision 24 Motive Innovation Summit.
Legislation aimed at “fixing the supply chain” would allow drivers under age 21 to haul freight to and from ports.
The spending bill to keep the federal government running through fiscal 2023 includes updated measures for trucking and maritime sectors.
Regulators are moving ahead with an apprenticeship program for under-21 drivers despite attempts by trucking and safety groups to modify it.
The Biden administration is attempting to bolster the truck driver workforce by allowing younger drivers into the ranks.
Lawmakers hear testimony on how smaller shippers are disproportionately hurt by supply chain disruptions.
A Commerce Department advisory group recommends that the department coordinate an interagency approach to addressing the driver shortage.
Drayage operator Best Transportation is willing to support FMCSA’s pilot project with an apprenticeship program.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, trucking has plenty at stake in the upcoming election; ATA says it must win its legal fight over Rhode Island truck-only tolls; and a pilot program for under-21-year-old military CDL holders is struggling to find participants.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the FreightWaves Last Mile Logistics Summit was held on Thursday; Hyliion details its secret sauce; and FMCSA expands a pilot program for drivers under the age of 21.
Program would test allowing drivers 18-20 to haul freight across state lines.
Opposition from safety advocates could mean rough road to inclusion in highway bill.
Werner, UPS Freight among initial companies participating in pilot.
Report asserts industry needs to hire 1.1 million new drivers over the next decade.
Groups claim teen drivers carry more risk resulting in more fatalities.
Ray Martinez concedes finding enough drivers aged 18-20 with military experience could be difficult.
Trucking could get hit “very hard” by an economic recession, ATA warns
Trucker union sides with most of proposal’s early comments.
