https://www.etruckbook.com/members/don/activity/ Activity feed for Don C. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:44:09 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 3ab49d538fd6e690a3008dfc17c82138 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/7757/ Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:49:57 -0500 Changes for truckers: New Non CDL hotshot is over. But the FMCSA to determine if non CDL should take effect.

]]> 0 f3c17ed26b0f1e83f03220a42c683589 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/7756/ Wed, 13 Jul 2022 22:03:46 -0500 California new Law taking affect today: Call to protest new law AB5 regarding independent California truckers to ban together to protest against AB5, stopping truckers from being their own boss. As you know, laws are changes start in California and go throughout the nation. I am asking all my members to pass the word to their constituents are…[Read more]

]]> 0 dfdfcb26b2c0140545710dd387aaf958 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/7651/ Tue, 10 May 2022 21:31:35 -0500 What year of trucks are allowed into California, effective June3,2021? What does AB5 mean for truckers, and how it effects and complicate trucking that crosses state lines.

]]> 0 2a1711e4c5e1c0b0aa499cfc337cdc4e https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/3050/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 20:16:22 -0500 Top News: Trucking companies competing with new companies. Older companies find themselves competing with the new companies because that newer companies pay their drivers with cash checks, and they are avoiding paying taxes.

]]> 0 a67f16561d4d70a4e5d81fbd649b72b5 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/3049/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 20:10:26 -0500 According to the BLSt, most trucking companies pay drivers between $0.27 to 0.40 cents per mile. You may find some companies paying more because of the high demand for Class A licensed Truck Drivers due to the ongoing truck driver shortage.

]]> 0 c5d9aa099ffc6bd09bbbc2a8d0fbedd0 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/3048/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 20:06:05 -0500 Lastest news: Since the amount of freight is predicted to grow, the trucking industry will need to hire more drivers to meet demand. Currently, the trucking industry has a shortage of drivers and if this trend continues, the trucking industry could be short as much as 105,000 drivers by 2023.

]]> 0 e61256de95394c98943a46f2229f045a https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2922/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 01:25:13 -0500 New Truckers: Although you might not be able to make $100,000/year off the bat, but given the truck driver demand, and with experience, specialization, CDL training, and the right company, you can make 80.000+ on a trucker salary. That’s why Transport Financial Services is a company that will help you every step of the way when you become a…[Read more]

]]> 0 4507d5d169d0c342f25e8a1194c1fcc2 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2921/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 01:13:07 -0500 Truckload markets still search for stability:
The country is slowly emerging from the pandemic, with the U.S. averaging 2.5 million vaccine doses a day. That hasn’t yet led to more stable truckload markets, however, and several factors could keep capacity tight for the next few months, according to the latest Signal Report from DAT iQ.

]]> 0 950dc0f40f316ae01341b8c67ce548e8 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2717/ Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:02:54 -0600 Trucking news: Trucking industry organization heartily supported Buttigieg’s nomination.
Groups want truckers to move up on the vaccination list.

]]> 0 1cf31f9f5f1ffdb9090a06488139148c https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2414/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 17:14:29 -0600 Top news for truck drivers:
CDC says truckers could be among the first in line for the early COVID-19 vaccine.

]]> 0 da54c0d7c2bd2fef9ba6995011109968 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2413/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 17:09:06 -0600 Top News: (ZENITH) Is hiring new drivers with a $1200 dollar sign-on Bonus. Important news for truck drivers don’t forget to check your smoke detectors.

]]> 0 9f32f0c76834589980a41fd33e84f9c7 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2412/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 17:02:53 -0600 News: First fuel cell electric Kenworths to be delivered this month to Calif. ports.
POLL: What aspect of a COVID relief bill should be most prioritized by Congress?

]]> 0 741a87690400311d0c21c25ba867b916 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2388/ Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:04:48 -0600 Trending News: Most drivers making the same or less than they did last year.
When the American Transportation Re4search Institute released its report on the Critical Issues in The
Trucking Industry for 2020, driver compensationrankd second out of top 10 issuesoverall.

]]> 0 e736b2dadc3b7d39b781e50c757d9575 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2387/ Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:50:00 -0600 Today’s Survey: Money leading issue for drivers in many ways.
When American Transportation Research Institute announced the finding of its most recent survey od critical issues inthe trucking industry last October.

]]> 0 718a96c3d68b6cfd07b5f548ee056c03 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2386/ Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:43:01 -0600 News: Is there light at the end of the tunnel for shippers?
It’s no secret that truckload rates have been hot, and prices are still exceptionally high. But for shippers, there are signs that some of that pressure is releasing, according to recent released Pulse Signal Report for November.

]]> 0 fb55ab3ec80849aa732e0d95b1176771 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2380/ Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:57:04 -0600 Important News: How to help truckers in need on Giving Tuesday.
Giving Tuesday
First came Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when brave folks got in line in the wee hours of the morning waiting to make a mad dash for bargains at the retailers of their choice. Two days of high octane consumerism helped spawn Giving Tuesday, which created…[Read more]

]]> 0 436da3f4909dcf37c9763e4f92dae5d0 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2379/ Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:47:40 -0600 Worthy news; 18 carriers recognized for their safety records.
The Truckload Carriers Association and Great West Casualty Company named 18 division winners in the 45 Annual TCA Fleet Safety Awards competition. The top three companies were.
First Place: Diamond Transpotation Systems Inc.
Second Place: Spring Creek Carriers Inc.
Third place: FTC…[Read more]

]]> 0 e47c0c20321be352fc6bf3849071d566 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2378/ Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:40:00 -0600 Latest News: Group helping truckers raises most money ever:
An organization of truckers that helps other professional driver’s families in need has set a fund-raising record and is looking for even more folks to help.

]]> 0 257223c07b44842f2376cb6bddb7bea4 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2183/ Thu, 22 Oct 2020 15:33:28 -0500 TA, Mobil Delvac aid families of disabled veterans.
TravelCenters of America and Mobil Delvac, maker of heavy-duty diesel engines oil, to donate $50.000 to Folds of Honor, an organization providing educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America fallen and disabled service members.

]]> 0 6c8d868745620557bf462a99b415eff2 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2182/ Thu, 22 Oct 2020 15:24:39 -0500 News: VW pays 3.7 billion for Navistar & access to North America.
Navistar, the parent company of one of the oldest truck manufacturers in U. S., has been acquired by Traton, the commercial truck business of Volkswagen.

]]> 0 94e13295911f3702f0c825f8b006cc0c https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2181/ Thu, 22 Oct 2020 15:15:41 -0500 Latest News: Musk’s Starlink could improve internet access for truckers.
As one trucker driver out of the estimated 3.5 million, who suffer from less than adequate internet, Starlink excites people.

]]> 0 462ee28659e02bafdff571e5e83d84fd https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2174/ Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:24:54 -0500 VW pays 3.7 billion for Navistar & access to North America. On Friday, Traton agreed to buy the remaining stake of Navistar-84%- for 3.7 billion. The purchase gives VW access to the North American truck market.

]]> 0 18c75f787fa5840a3331c21c226d6bdd https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2173/ Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:19:03 -0500 Trucking News: Kenworth rolls out battery-electric T680; ready to drive Trucks. The zero-emission Kenworth T680 has an established operating range of 150 miles, depending on the application, according to a statement from the company.

]]> 0 7a8ee2960778f814728e5fc3d76ec90c https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2095/ Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:48:14 -0500 News: The All-Mack truck show a go for this weekend. One of the last-season fixtures of the truck show calendar is unlike most other shows in this COVID-19 -interrupted year, happening this weekend.

]]> 0 ef96b26e590ad26adf4b19062f3f2539 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2094/ Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:39:37 -0500 News: Starting today, hours od service changes to Trucking industry regulations take effect. At 12:01 a.m. EDT that today, drivers will see several provisions of the rules regulating their hours of service change, the first significant change in more than 15 years.

]]> 0 4591781a311f1cf46063e95ae826e856 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2093/ Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:31:27 -0500 Extention from the last memo: Drivers need to email their documents to “MCSADRIVER@dot.gov.”

]]> 0 732454f5f0f2baa5293b22156663d782 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2092/ Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:28:29 -0500 Top Story: FMCSA accepting applications for the advisory panel.
The Federal Motor Carrier Administration is accepting applications from truck drivers who wish to serve on the agency’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee. FMCSA said it will accept the application to serve on the panel until OCt. 16, and said the panel is expected to include…[Read more]

]]> 0 9dade51d3be7837bf14b4ee469503309 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2085/ Mon, 28 Sep 2020 16:56:36 -0500 New technologies: Telematics: A way to monitor a vehicle by using GPS and onboard diagnostics to record movements on a computerized map. Internet of Things: A type of onboard technology that can alert the driver of a problem happening while they drive their truck. Electric vehicles and the way we move ” with more advanced trucks break downs will…[Read more]

]]> 0 2603a18287be5c4d455c3378e86e3370 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2084/ Mon, 28 Sep 2020 16:44:42 -0500 News: With an increase in e-commerce, the demand for truck drivers is rising, which has to lead to a few changes in transportation industry trends to keep up with the supply and demand. Specifically, new has been created to take the burden and stress off of fleet owners and drivers. Driver facing cameras, Dashcams, Trucker apps, and Electric 18 wheelers.

]]> 0 8e6696e8b52a847fb9795288a3f25385 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2074/ Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:39:17 -0500 News: Students and teachers aren’t the only ones utilizing the capabilities of online learning during the current health crisis. Some school districts have turned to distance learning solutions to keep their bus drivers and transportation staff in touch and trained.

]]> 0 d45366f4c932e667de2c275ec4db0263 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2073/ Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:32:10 -0500 news: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration last week extended its waiver that allows truck dives to operate with an expired commercial drivers’ license, Commerical learner’s permit, or medical certification that expired on or after March 1.

]]> 0 af1c57b6546b9f882b0bcedb88d2f4c7 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2063/ Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:12:56 -0500 Breaking News: Association pledges to support vaccine efforts.
The Truck Renting and Leasing Association announced its support for the U.S. government’s efforts to find a vaccine to fight the COVID coronavirus, offering to lend its vehicles, logistics, and warehouse network to store and help deliver the vaccines across the nation when the time comes.

]]> 0 3f35816391f8233468be3ea7e33ecb5b https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2062/ Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:03:02 -0500 DAT News: Beware of biased benchmarking: 3 ways to grade a transportation index. Whenever considering the use of a benchmark or an index, ask these three questions.
1. How are they calculating the benchmarks?
2. Where is their data coming from?
3. What are their goals and objectives?

]]> 0 c2f263ec326289ba87fb488275330d3e https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2055/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:22:08 -0500 News: PrePass adds safety alerts for drivers to the Motion app.
Prepass Safety Alliance announced recently it has completed work on more than 1000 new Prepass Alerts, allowing drivers to benefit from nearly 1,400 PrePass Alerts that appear in-cab on the Prepass Motion weigh station bypass app.

]]> 0 f04be56ac8ed4413440cad43867f3841 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2054/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:15:29 -0500 News: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced this week it is granting a waiver to Robert Bosch LLC and Mekra Lang North America allowing a digital mirror system that replaces the standard rearview mirrors on trucks. Vehicle Digital Mirror System, which replaces the standard large side mirrors on trucks with two interior…[Read more]

]]> 0 0087536871a6e2810b21a028e647df0e https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2048/ Mon, 21 Sep 2020 21:47:58 -0500 News: Increase in US truck freight pricing pressure. US shippers are at a crossroads when it comes to negotiating trucking contracts: continue to push for lower prices in the short-term or attempt to procure steadier rates for the long term?

]]> 0 a73de2535a699beab5c824ecd341946f https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2047/ Mon, 21 Sep 2020 21:42:09 -0500 Breaking News: Borderlands: Mexican rail blockade costing millions; Toyota, VW expanding in Mexico. Mexican farmers protesting water rights have blocked railway tracks across the country since Aug. 26, costing Mexico’s economy millions in delayed freight, according to trade officials.

]]> 0 f793fdd50601473807c8048d003377fa https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2046/ Mon, 21 Sep 2020 21:36:02 -0500 Transportation news: Boeing expands lines as orders increase. Boeing (NYSE: BA) has opened two additional lines overseas to convert former passenger planes to freighters as orders for 737-800 and 767-300 increases.

]]> 0 052939c4e4fec06a45e286a28121d43b https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2033/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:49:50 -0500 Truckers News: The American Trucking Association, along with its Technology and Maintenance Council, holds the first National Technician Appreciation Week next week Sept. 21-25. ATA says NTAW will provide an opportunity to celebrate the hard work of diesel technicians. The week will feature a series of virtual events and educational sessions with…[Read more]

]]> 0 88f1ea13ac65d8a9b650af8b440e6af8 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2032/ Wed, 16 Sep 2020 15:39:37 -0500 News: FMCSA extends the HOS waiver for truckers providing relief to states ravaged by wildfires. Per the extension, ” motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance to the wildfire emergency in the Affected States are granted emergency relief from Parts 390 through 399 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations” “Direct assistance” includes…[Read more]

]]> 0 0c44af6364d5936a91ddac5208c7937d https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2031/ Wed, 16 Sep 2020 15:19:40 -0500 Trucking News:
Truck driver sparks controversy after attending the Zoom meeting while driving.
More than 80% of polled truck drivers disapprove of lowering interstate driving age. Many truck drivers sounded off about the possible consequences-both good and bad-in a recent poll.

]]> 0 8241e316b776704389862b31788289ca https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2030/ Wed, 16 Sep 2020 15:14:15 -0500 Top News: Truckers hold differing opinions over potential hair follicle testing, poll reveals.
On September 1st, the Drug Testing Advisory Board with the US Department of Health and Human Services submitted a hair testing proposal to the Federal Register for publication, with the hopes that the public, including truck drivers, will be able to…[Read more]

]]> 0 84f42cf4da710dba2e9b7c9db094a359 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2029/ Tue, 15 Sep 2020 17:51:20 -0500 News: Truckload traffic jumps as shippers move freight away from Hurricane Laura. Heavey rain and tropical-storm-force winds have already begun and the storm’s impacts are expected to intensify.

]]> 0 9f508db15424dee7443be77312d2c2d8 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2027/ Tue, 15 Sep 2020 17:35:41 -0500 News: Gulf Coast freight haulers prep for Hurricane.
Claridy recommends making sure that truck drivers and companies know the ins and outs of their physical damage coverage before the onset of hurricane season.

]]> 0 3bc91718f0fc3d7164a728f809569f14 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2018/ Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:25:42 -0500 Top News: Federal grant helps veterans get CDLs
DMACC Transportation Institute director Dave Pfiffner said this “Trucking with the Troops” grant as it is affectionately known, will cover up to 100 percent of the program costs for individuals to take the seven-week class A Commerical Drivers’s License(CDL) training program, including tuition,…[Read more]

]]> 0 52f373f3473f615b5492ed1c9a066b17 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/2017/ Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:13:23 -0500 News/ American Trucker:
When there is an important story that could impact the trucking industry, economy, or the general role of truck drivers, you will find it in Trucking News. FMCSA examines opening interstate trucking to younger drivers.
An FMCSA Federal Register notice request comments on a new pilot program that would allow 18-to…[Read more]

]]> 0 cb66b97c625fa7699c5eb1a2f3316267 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/1808/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 16:49:50 -0500 If Truckers are the Backbone of America, Why Do We Treat Them So Badly. For three months during the Coronavirus crisis, all of America seemed to realize how vital truck drivers are to our daily lives. Truck drivers were finally getting the recognition they deserve. WE have to make sure that Truck drivers get all the services that they need and…[Read more]

]]> 0 dc6fb4667905a8e16e58624f71ba63b8 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/1807/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 16:42:17 -0500 Latest News: Agents collecting truckers’ personal information to track COV-19. This only happening in Canadian so far. As of June 30, in conjuction with Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) , the CBSA launched a pilot project to collect from persons who are exempt (truck drivers) from quarantine by virtue of falling within one of the…[Read more]

]]> 0 8c30f3a235f36b0698ace4988adceecb https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/1798/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:03:47 -0500 Trade and tariffs- The trade feud continues between the U.S. and China. Though partially resolved, there is still uncertainty surrounding tariffs.

]]> 0 f63b4b9cef69d8acf5107546d142c275 https://www.etruckbook.com/activity/p/1797/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:55:03 -0500 Rail Intermodal faces an uphill battle in 2020. Railroads have an uphill climb ahead- both ways-for domestic and international freight , after 4.1% decline in North America volume, according to Intermodal Association of North American (IANA) DAT Rate View enables you to compare national intermodal rates to truckload rates.

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