Driver Posthumously Named TCA Highway Angel
The Truckload Carriers Association is honoring a professional truck driver who was killed while attempting to help an accident victim. Raul C. Perez Jr., who drove for Aquatic Trucking Co. of Lancaster, Texas, has been named TCA’s latest Highway Angel.
Feb. Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico Rose 17.4% Year-Over-Year
Trade using surface transportation between the U.S. and its North American neighbors, Canada and Mexico, was 17.4% higher in February 2012 than in February 2011, totaling $78.1 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics of the U.S….
Despite suspicions, no leads in murder of Mahaica trucker
Relatives of murdered Mahaica truck driver Jadesh Dass, who was shot and killed over a week ago, say that police are getting nowhere in the investigation.
Bobit Business Media Acquires Newport Business Media
Bobit Business Media, a B-to-B media company specializing in the vehicle-fleet business, announced that it has acquired Newport Business Media’s publishing properties — Heavy Duty Trucking, TruckingInfo.com, Heavy Duty Aftermarket Journal and Newpo…
Navistar Acquires Assets of E-Z Pack Manufacturing
Navistar Inc. is acquiring certain assets of E-Z Pack Manufacturing, including intellectual property. The announcement was made at Waste Expo 2012, North America’s largest solid waste and recycling industry trade show. Terms of the transaction were n…
Rest-area attendant killed at I-40 welcome center
VAN BUREN, Ark. – An Arkansas woman was detained Tuesday after authorities say she killed a rest-area attendant at a welcome center along Interstate 40, police and transportation officials said.
Parker Hannifin Helps Lowers City of Austin C02 Emissions by 55 Tons
The City of Austin has bought four hybrid refuse vehicles from the Hybrid Drives Division of Parker Hannifin Corp. in partnership with Autocar.
Reelcraft Offers DEF Dispensing Hose Reels
Reelcraft has introduced its DEF dispensing line of spring retractable hose reels.
Oklahoma Creates Fund for New Ports of Entry
Last week, by a vote of 65-17, the Oklahoma House passed legislation that will fund nine new Port of Entry weigh and inspection stations in the state, reports The Oklahoman .
Toys R Us Truckers and Distribution Workers Losing Jobs
Sources have told 1340 WJOL of some job losses with Toys R Us. J B Hunt recently purchased Toys R Us, and it was learned yesterday that locally employed truck drivers, and distribution center and warehouse employees have been told that their jobs will …