Cass Truckload Index Shows Better Linehaul Rates
Truckload carriers continue to command prices that are well above those from a year ago, according to the Cass Truckload Linehaul Index.
Trucker saves woman from murderous ex-boyfriend
It wasn’t the first time Mike Schiotis, a driver for Panther Expedite, had stopped to help a motorist in need, but his heroic actions earlier this month will be one time he sure won’t forget.
MP calls for mandatory side guards on heavy trucks following cyclist’s death
TORONTO, Ont. — New Democrat MP Olivia Chow is renewing calls for mandatory side guards on trucks after a cyclist was killed in Toronto. [Full Story]
Automotive assembly with nothing to hide
An automotive assembly plant with oak hardwood floors transparent glass walls? There’s such a place, and it’s where Volkswagon builds its luxury Phaeton model. It’s located in the heart of Dresden, Germany, and it fits in like a luxury hotel.
Automotive assembly with nothing to hide
An automotive assembly plant with oak hardwood floors transparent glass walls? There’s such a place, and it’s where Volkswagon builds its luxury Phaeton model. It’s located in the heart of Dresden, Germany, and it fits in like a luxury hotel.
Daimler Almost Ready with 6D Vision Technology, Better Than Eyes
One definition of success in driving any sort of vehicle is getting where you’re going without hitting stuff. Doing that involves the coordinated use of brakes and throttle and steering
‘Sleepy’ Vietnam trucker held over deadly crash
A crash between a container lorry and a bus that killed 10 people in Vietnam happened after the truck driver handed the controls to his unlicensed assistant because he felt sleepy, reports said on Monday.
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Allison TC10 to aim at road tractor marketAllison’s TC10 transmission combines a torque converter with a sophisticated 10-speed mechanical gearbox
‘Caption This’ winners: What’s Bing saying to Ficano?
This photo of Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano received 147 replies.
Making the roads safer; new tool to pull tired truckers off the road
It’s the rule of the road; truck drivers can drive no more than 11 hours a day. Along our local highways, a dozen electronic screeners will make sure truck drivers are getting enough rest by scanning license plates, and sending information to nearby we…