For the first time in three years, the allowable driver per diem is going up. The Internal Revenue Service said the per diem for transportation workers in the 2021-22 period will be rising to $69 for travel in the continental U.S. and up to $74 for travel outside the continental … Read More
CVSA has set August 22-28, 2021 as Brake Safety Week. The week-long inspection period will focus on brake systems and components. As always, proactively check and service your vehicle to ensure you are mechanically fit, compliant, and SAFE! During Brake Safety Week, commercial motor vehicle inspectors emphasize the importance of … Read More
The 2021 International Roadcheck is set for May 4-6 and will have a special focus on commercial vehicle lighting and hours of service. Inspectors from jurisdictions throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States will carry out the 72-hour event. Although traditionally International Roadcheck is held in early June, this year … Read More
NHH Services is looking for awesome winter trucking photos, and will reward the overall best pic with a $150 Amazon gift card, just in time for the holidays. The month long photo contest is open to all truck drivers, freight agents and owner-operators. So if you’re passing through the perfect … Read More
Medallion Transport Holdings is pleased to announce our new fleet partnership with ARI. Starting on November 1st, 2020 ARI will provide fleet management services for our fleet. Through this new partnership, we aim to provide you with seamless services for your vehicles and enhance your company vehicle experience. New Fleet … Read More
Danielle Szerlik has been promoted to General Manager of Operations for Medallion Transport Holdings. Szerlik joined Medallion in November of 2017 to assist with business development and worked her way up to Director of Agent Development, refining and improving agent communication and onboarding. In her new role, Szerlik will relocate … Read More
Medallion Transport Holdings has appointed Jesse Merrell to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Merrell has been the company’s Vice President of Heavy Haul for the past five years and will now play a critical role in overseeing operations for all of Medallion’s entities; Medallion Transport & Logistics, NHH Services, ACE Heavy … Read More
On June 1, 2020, FMCSA revised the hours of service (HOS) regulations to provide greater flexibility for drivers without adversely affecting safety. The new HOS regulations go into effect on September 29, 2020. The rule includes four changes designed to offer drivers greater flexibility, while maintaining the highest safety standards … Read More
The FMCSA has suspended hours regs for relief haulers along the Gulf Coast, and a portion of Interstate 10 at the Alabama/Florida line is closed since Hurricane Sally made landfall and wreaked havoc. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a regional emergency declaration for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi, allowing … Read More
Wildfire activity has resulted in several highway closures in both Oregon and Washington, as well as delays in permit issuance in Oregon. The Oregon permit office is located within 30 miles from one of the wildfires, and as a result the office is currently closed with no additional information. Anyone … Read More
