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A message from Omnitracs CEO Ray Greer on justice and healing during this time

Ray Greer
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On May 25, George Floyd was robbed of his life. His senseless and unlawful death has since led to a series of protests across our country and a number of countries around the world. We as a nation are confronting the horrific notion that, although all people are created equal, not all are treated...

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5 helpful tips for drivers who want to become owner-operators

Jay Corona

For many of us, becoming our own boss holds much allure. It’s no different for truckers. Our industry is one of the prime sectors where that dream...

FMCSA releases COVID-19 HOS Emergency Declaration (Periodic updates included)

Michael Ahart

August 12 Update: On August 11, the FMCSA announced an extension of the Emergency Declaration. The extension is limited to the transportation of...

7 ways to prevent distracted driving

Omnitracs

In 2010, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released a final rule prohibiting Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers from texting...

3 helpful facts to keep in mind on ELDs and eRODS

Michael Ahart

The 2020 Omnitracs Outlook User Conference is six months behind us, and I remain inspired by the amount of information presented to leaders in our...

The loaded effect of load boards

Omnitracs

In 2019, the American trucking industry hauled 11.84 billion tons of freight — an amount that generated approximately $792 billion that year...

Webinar wisdom: What over-the-road businesses should prioritize in today’s digital world

Ryan Rogers

As the chief transformation officer and executive vice president at Covenant Transport, I manage different facets within the company, including...

Webinar wisdom: How digital transformation can make your company more adaptable in the last mile

James Nissenberg

As Santa Monica Seafood’s Vice President of Logistics, I oversee distribution of top-quality seafood and complementary items to grocery and...

Canada, COVID-19, and commercial carriers

Omnitracs

Canada is nearing a cusp of zero COVID-19 deaths since March — a testament to the strict public health rules laid out by officials across the country...

Operation Safe Driver Week 2020: The evolution of commercial motor vehicle safety

Michael Ahart

When Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler introduced the first gasoline-powered automobile in 1886, the popularity of their esteemed invention was near...

Operation Safe Driver Week 2020: Top ways you can prioritize driver safety

Michael Ahart

Operation Safe Driver Week is officially here! This Sunday marked the first day of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) event. Public...

Operation Safe Driver Week is next week — 3 reasons why speeding will be the key focus this year

Michael Ahart

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will be leading Operation Safe Driver Week from July 12-18. The CVSA is a nonprofit association that...

5 essential tips for truckers this hurricane season

Omnitracs

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, we are in for an above-normal 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane...