Press Releases
Fikes Companies Increase Contractor Compensation Program, Program Targeted at Drivers Who Bring
Hope, AR … The Fikes Family of Companies announced an increase in compensation to Owner Operators who bring their own trucks, trailers and tags to a contract. Both Fikes Truck Line and FTL Custom Commodities are now paying 80% of gross revenue to contractors who qualify.
South Carolina Truck Accident Attorney Supports Changes to Hours-of-Service Regulations for Truck
Bert Louthian of South Carolina’s Louthian Law Firm, P.A., says cutting the hours that truckers can spend behind the wheel would be a key step in the prevention of catastrophic crashes that are caused by fatigued driving.
Truck Trailer Shipments Doubled in February | Journal of Commerce
Strong demand for truck equipment, particularly dry-van trailers, spurred a 105 percent increase in trailer shipments in February, ACT Research said. Net orders of commercial trailers hit 21,990 in February, a gain of more than 25 percent from January, the Columbus, Ind.-based research firm said.
Meritor Implements Dock Scheduling at Their Lindesberg Plant From C3 Solutions
Automotive manufacturing plant improves goods receiving by 50% with appointment scheduling system - C3 Reservations.
Illinois Accident Lawyer Blasts State’s Move to Raise Speed Limits for Truckers
Patrick A. Salvi of the Illinois personal injury law firm of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C., says new 65 mph speeds for trucks are sure to lead to increased injuries and fatalities.
Texas Truck Wreck Attorneys Applaud Inclusion of Studies in Hours-of-Service Debate
Four additional research papers emphasize that stricter rules are needed to prevent wrecks caused by tired truckers, Houston personal injury lawyers Jason Itkin and Kurt Arnold say.
Houston Tractor-Trailer Accident Lawyers Support Requiring On-Board Data Recorders in Large Trucks
“Black boxes” are a logical technological step to curb fatigued truck drivers, Houston personal injury lawyers Jason Itkin and Kurt Arnold say.
Problem of Dangerous Highway Fatigue Shared by Bus Drivers, Truckers, Pennsylvania Lawyer Says
Pennsylvania truck accident attorney J. Christopher Munley says fatigue a factor in many crashes.
Ascendent ID Augments RFID-based Yard Management System
Ascendent ID, the leader in expanded functionality long range RFID, announces the latest release of its RFID-based yard management system for semi trailers, shipping containers, and other large moveable assets.
Nationwide Ban On Cell Phone Use By Commercial Truckers Would Save Lives, Virginia Trucking
A federal proposal to outlaw truck drivers’ cell phone use after an 11-fatality wreck deserves support, as do Virginia’s stalled efforts to curb distracted driving, according to Petersburg personal injury lawyer Charles Cuthbert of Cuthbert Law Offices.
