Walter grinders for prolonged use
Walter Surface Technologies’ Ironman and Ironman PS heavy-duty grinders have been unveiled with several features to support strenuous, prolonged use. Both models offer 1,750 watts of power, six-inch wheel capacity, a Quick-R instant release function, a…
U.S. lawmakers call for flexibility to HOS rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thirty United States Senators have penned a letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) urging them to explore flexible alternative to the current hours of service (HoS) regulations in that country. Addressed to…
Vancouver changes designed to prevent congestion, drayage-related delays
The Port of Vancouver, Canada. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com.
After four years of relative stability, the drayage environment at the Port of Vancouver, British Columbia, will undergo significant changes beginning June 1, with driver rates i…
Futurist predicts massive shift to electric trucks in coming decade
By 2030, the advantages of electric trucks will force fleets to adopt them over their diesel-powered counterparts, said futurist Tony Siba. “The 2020s will be the most disruptive decade in history,” Siba said.
On a mission to serve
Highway Star of the Year Douglas McGowan promotes the hiring of military veterans, claiming they make excellent professional drivers.
Starship wraps up its cross country trek in Florida
Ends 2,361-mile trip
Let’s give military veterans a chance
One of the highlights of this job, is having the opportunity each year to reward a deserving professional driver. We at Truck News used to do so as part of our long-running Owner-Operator of the Year award, and now we…
Drivewyze adds new locations in Idaho
On I-15, I-90 and I-95
Why shippers, not truckers, hold the key to more US truck capacity
The electronic logging device (ELD) mandate broke the supply chain clock. To fix it, shippers must better manage their time, and give more of it back to truckers, logistics and truck sector specialists agree. (Above: Trucks travel in Tennessee,…
Isaac Instruments to host Lunch and Learn events
CHAMBLEY, Que. — Isaac Instruments has launched a Lunch and Learn series to address important topics in transportation. These events, says Isaac, connect transportation professionals with experts and provide the tools to deal with the biggest is…