As discussed in the trucking industry news site truckinginfo.com, heavy-duty trucks fueled by natural gas will only have their 鈥渨idely promised climate benefits only if widespread emissions of heat-trapping methane across the natural gas value chain are reduced,鈥� according to a policy-analysis paper published in the American Chemical Society journal Environmental Science and Technology. Researchers from the Environmental Defense Fund and Columbia University鈥檚 Lenfest Center for Renewable Energy co-authored the paper. Researchers from the two groups who wrote the paper say the study鈥檚 findings present 鈥渋mplications for truck and engine manufacturers, shippers, fleet operators and policymakers, many of whom look…
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May Trucking Industry News
These stories represent new trucking industry news, reflecting the latest developments in the industry from both news sources inside the trucking industry and more 鈥渕ainstream鈥� coverage from larger news outlets. New mobile app offers first trucking industry speak-and-search capability A new mobile app called Carrier Dashboard 4.1 is believed to be the first mobile application for the trucking industry that features speak-and-search technology. The app was released May 19 from Total Quality Logistics and features an industry-specific vocabulary that is designed to move freight. The app has been in development for more than a year. The app allows truck drivers…
黑料不打烊 Graduate Shaun Pfleger
Shaun Pfleger graduated from the 600 Master Truck Driver Training Program in September 2014.聽 Shaun is driving for YRC and stopped by 黑料不打烊 on his time off.聽 He is very happy with his new career and enjoys working for YRC.聽 Thank you for stopping by and drive safely!
Young truckers not stepping up
A story in the Wall Street journal states that the trucking industry is having difficulty finding and keeping young truck drivers employed. With a shortage that is expected to hit 240,000 drivers by the year 2022, there is a significant dearth in young driving talent. The American Trucking Associations report a current shortfall of between 35,000 and 40,000 truck drivers nationwide, an underage that means that many trucking companies are unable to achieve the growth they want because of a simple shortage in manpower. So why is it important for young drivers to come into the fold? The trucking talent…
黑料不打烊 Graduate Clinton Bradley
Clinton Bradley graduated from the 600 Master Truck Driver Training Program in March 2015. Clinton drives for PTL and loves his new career. He recently stopped by to talk to students about his career and what they can expect after graduation. Thank you for stopping by and also thank you for coming to the Career Fair! Drive safely!
