Western Star to host driving challenge at World of Concrete
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Western Star has announced it will host its second annual Serious Trucks Challenge at the World of Concrete, providing visitors to the show with the chance to take part in the first public ride-and-drive of the 4700 model. [Full Story]
California Reminds Truck Owners of Jan. 1 Clean Air Deadline
The California Air Resources Board is reminding owners of heavier diesel trucks and buses that new emission reducing regulations go into effect Jan. 1, 2012, and many businesses may need to report compliance online.
Obama Administration Decides Against Lowering Trucker Daily Hours
The Obama administration decided against a cut in truckers’ daily hours behind the wheel, to the dismay of safety advocates, but made other changes aimed at fighting driver fatigue.
Top 11 Trucking Stories of 2011
As we near the end of 2011, it’s time to take a look back at some of the top stories of the year. To do so, we looked at the most-visited stories on our website, Truckinginfo.com, and combined it with what HDT’s editors saw as the most important stor…
Maryland Announces Additional Emergency Truck Parking During Winter Storms
MDOT has released a list of park and ride lots truckers can use during snow storms of six inches or more instead of parking along highway ramps and shoulders.
Trailer Report: Preventing LED Theft
They’ve pretty much taken over the vehicle lighting business, and they don’t cost nearly as much as when they first appeared about 20 years ago. So LEDs – lamps made with light-emitting diodes – aren’t stolen like they once were.
Trailer orders surge in November, setting stage for strong start to 2012
COLUMBUS, Ind. — November marked the strongest month for new trailer net orders since March 2006, setting the stage for a strong start to 2012, according to the latest data from ACT Research. [Full Story]
Upper Nazareth, East Allen officials agree to truck ban on shared road
Looking west at the signs posted at the corner of Hanoverville and Township Line Roads designating the truck route on Hanoverville Road.
Bison Transport driver reaches two million accident-free mile mark
WINNIPEG, Man. — Bison Transport driver Randy Steingart has reached two million consecutive, accident-free driving miles with the company. Steingart has been with Bison for 18 years as a company driver and is the carrier’s eighth driver to… [Full St…
Happy Holidays
There will be no news on Truckinginfo.com Monday, Dec. 26, due to the Christmas holiday.