Oil industry downturn puts brakes on Oklahoma trucking industry

Oil industry downturn puts brakes on Oklahoma trucking industry

OKLAHOMA CITY —Low oil prices are taking a toll on Oklahoma trucking companies, according to a report on television station KOCO. Dugan Truck Line is a “less than truckload” overnight transportation carrier that hauls freight to oil suppliers. Terry Hicks, terminal manager for Dugan Truck Line, said the company is not hauling half the freight…

BlackBerry introduces radar tracking system for trucking

BlackBerry introduces radar tracking system for trucking

BlackBerry Limited recently unveiled BlackBerry Radar™, a new end-to-end asset tracking system for trucking companies and private fleet operators, according to a company announcement. With BlackBerry Radar, customers can optimize utilization of their trailers and shipping containers, improve on-time delivery, reduce theft, and generate more revenue from each trailer, without having to invest in costly…

Trucking firms claim NC residency to get lower insurance rates

Trucking firms claim NC residency to get lower insurance rates

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin wants state lawmakers to tighten up regulations over commercial vehicle insurance, saying some out-of-state trucking companies are claiming in-state residency to obtain lower insurance rates, according to a report on WRAL television. North Carolina boasts some of the lowest vehicle insurance rates in the country, but policies are available…