Owner Operator Land Monthly Trucking News Digest #122

Fresh Solution From FourKites Optimizes Connection Time 

FourKites, one of the world’s top supply chain visibility companies, released a brand-new solution, FourKites Connect, designed to accelerate the carrier connectivity process. Find out more here. 

Fresh Solution From FourKites Optimizes Connection Time 

FourKites, one of the world’s top supply chain visibility companies, released a brand-new solution, FourKites Connect, designed to accelerate the carrier connectivity process. The solution can reduce the connectivity time from weeks to minutes. Find out more here. 

Congress Releases $755 Million Truck Parking Bill

Congress senators reintroduced the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, authorizing $755 million in grant funding aimed at expanding commercial truck parking capacity. The Bill will prevent possible accidents that are likely to happen to drivers due to truck shortage. Read more here.

Used Trucks for Everyone: Price Decline Has Come

Over the past couple of months, experts have been observing a significant decline in prices for pre-owned trucks. The trucking industry has witnessed a substantial decrease in prices for used trucks since February 2022.To get to know more, follow this link. 

Trucking Safety Alarms Authorities About Automatic Braking and Speed Limiters 

The Truck Safety Coalition urges the Department of Transportation to implement automatic emergency braking and speed-limiting devices as must-haves for commercial vehicles. The implementation is expected to have a colossal impact on road safety. Read more here.

WIT Partners with Bridgestone Americas to Promote Emancipation 

WIT (Women In Trucking Association) has expanded its partners by welcoming Bridgestone Americas, a tire equipment manufacturer, to its community. WIT strives to increase sexism awareness and propel emancipation in the trucking industry. Read more about the event here.