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
Cargo theft is typically up during holidays like Labor Day when unattended trucks and closed warehouse are more common. In fact, cargo theft reporting firm, CargoNet has reported on Labor Day theft trends since 2013, and each year there’s a spike in thefts in both the U.S. and Canada. So … Read More
Medallion Transport Holdings – parent company of NHH Services – is going the extra mile for owner-operators during this year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week September 13-19. Company CEO and two members of the executive team will be ready to get their hands dirty to show their gratitude. CEO, Gary … Read More
NHH Services’ owner-operator Cliff Richard took his longtime best friend and past truck driver, Ed Morris, on a touching final ride in the passenger seat of his truck. Richard drove Morris’ ashes from the funeral home to the cemetery in Delhi, Louisiana after Morris passed in July. According to Morris’ … Read More
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Roadcheck, the year’s largest inspection blitz, has been rescheduled for Sept. 9 – 11. Owner-operators and carriers have a month to prepare for the 72-hour enforcement period which has a special emphasis on the driver requirements component of inspections. The blitz was originally scheduled … Read More
Alice Turner works diligently every day to dispatch loads for Medallion Transport Holding’s/NHH Services network of owner-operators. Get to know more about Alice and what she enjoys most about her role with the company. Tell us more about your 30 years’ experience in the trucking industry. My journey in the … Read More
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week will proceed as scheduled Aug. 23-29. Enforcement officials will inspect commercial motor vehicles throughout the week for critical brake violations. Any brake-related or other critical out-of-service inspection item violations will restrict those vehicles from traveling until corrected. Vehicles that pass eligible … Read More
Starting July 29, Love’s is requiring customers to wear face coverings or masks while inside all Love’s Travel Stops. The Oklahoma City-based Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores announced today that all of its stores will require a mask or face covering July 29 at all 520 locations across 41 … Read More
