Yearly Archives: 2014


Happy Holidays

During the Holiday Season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. To our owner-operators and drivers for their dedication and hard work, and to our customers for their continued loyalty: Thank You and Best Wishes for the Holiday Season and a Happy New Year

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34-Hour Restart Rule Rollback

RTSI has worked diligently with the ATA to help get HR83 through Congress. Signed into law last week, the bill suspends certain restrictions that went into effect July 1, 2013: “Section 133 temporarily suspends enforcement of the hours-of-service regulation related to the restart provisions that went into effect on July 1, 2013 and directs the Secretary to conduct a study of the operational, safety, health and fatigue aspects of the […]


Happy Labor Day

For 120 years, the first Monday of September has been set aside to honor the social and economic achievements of American workers, and their contribution to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Reliable extends a special Labor Day salute to the Owner-Operators and truck drivers that keep America moving. We will be closing Sunday at 2100 and reopen Monday at 2200.

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8 Days and Counting…

Only 8 days remain until the start of this year’s CVSA Brake Safety Week inspection spree. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance says it expects over 30,000 brake inspections to take place between September 7th and September 13th. It’s never wise, or safe to operate a vehicle with brakes that are not what they should be. Air leaks, hydraulic leaks, worn linings, loose or missing components, cracked or damaged components, and […]


Second Continental Congress Unanimously Adopts Declaration

“We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” —The Declaration of Independence – July 4, 1776 In celebration of our independence, our offices will be closed from 22:00 on July 3rd through 22:00 on July 4th. The phones will be forwarded to the […]

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Elwood Barriers Come Down (for now)

According to a federal judge’s order, the Village of Elwood had until 6:00 am this morning to remove barriers effecting truck traffic on Walter Strawn Drive and Baseline Road. The temporary restraining order issued Friday calls for the village to cease enforcement of its traffic ordinance for a period of two weeks. The ordinance, which went into effect May 26th, has had a significant impact on the intermodal facilities in […]


In Honor of Those Who Served…

In honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, our offices will be closed from 20:00 Sunday, May 25th through 21:00, Monday, May 26th. The phones will be forwarded to the emergency contact.

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