The NATCO Blog

Swinging Back and (Mostly) Forward. We’ve been closely following the rules and regulations of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate for U.S. carriers. The FMCSA’s major goal throughout this process? Daphne Jefferson, FMCSA Deputy Administrator says, “ELDS will improve the […]

Not Yet Logged Last week we reviewed practical details of Electronic Logging Device legislation for carriers hauling freight, the result of years of congressional efforts to finally implement ELDs throughout our industry. And as of last week, that deadline for […]

Why It All Matters.  Years in the making, the nation’s Electronic Logging Device legislation is scheduled to take full effect on December 18, 2017. As we noted last week, NATCO VP Cori Eckley attended last month’s Capitol Hill Fly-In policy […]

The Lingo of Rolling Down the Road. Though we’re not in the habit of creating book reviews in this space, there’s a book, recently published, that caught our eye and we definitely want to share it with you. The Long […]

Toward the Long Haul. NATCO’s ongoing goal is also the foundation of our business: providing exceptional and reliable customer service. This includes matching your needs with the right equipment, delivering on time, and pricing both honestly and competitively. A key […]

Tales of the Road. This week, The New York Times published a long story profiling truck drivers and the challenges they face on the road. The article features seven drivers—five men and two women—all of whom sat with the reporters […]

With Emphasis on Accountability  The US Department of Transportation established FMCSA—The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration—on January 1, 2000 as a replacement to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Its mandate is to regulate the trucking industry toward reducing large truck and […]