Statement from the Trucking Association of New York (TANY) in response to Mayor Eric Adams Announcement on Heavy Duty Enforcement (New York, NY) – Kendra Hems, President of the Trucking Association of New York, the sole New York affiliate of the American Trucking Associations, representing over 580 member companies issued the following statement: “While we […]
Canada Electronic Logging Device Enforcement Delayed
Canada’s electronic logging device (ELD) mandate went into effect on June 12th 2021. At the time, Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said in a statement; “the impact of Covid-19 on commercial vehicle operations has been unprecedented and must be acknowledged. As such, with the support of provinces and territories, and in consultation with industry, we will […]
Updates to the Stipulated Fine and Commercial Abatement Programs
Beginning May 2nd, 2022, New York City is raising the discounted fines for certain New York City parking tickets issued to companies enrolled in the stipulated fine and commercial abatement programs. The return of in-person hearings is welcome news for commercial firms, who have been barred from having their parking tickets adjudicated live in person […]
ATRI Releases White Paper on Truck Driver Perspectives on Truck Parking Systems
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released research on how truck drivers currently use truck parking availability systems, and their perspectives on how truck parking information is distributed. The research is based on a survey of more than 1,100 truck drivers, and cross-tabulates findings from all sectors, age groups, experience levels and gender. The research […]
What Makes a Good Truck Stop?
Beginning with the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate and continuing with the need to allow more flexibility for driver’s hours of service (HOS), the issue of safe, overnight truck parking came to the forefront. The Covid-19 pandemic has taken that issue mainstream as more and more Americans have a greater understanding and appreciation of the […]