Trucking rap sheet: Driver charged for dumping gas in a pond; CDL fraud; illegal hazmat transport
A trucker was charged with attempting to fraudulently obtain a CDL in Utah after his license had been revoked, a Louisiana truck was charged with dumping gasoline into a pond, and a Missouri man was charged with hauling liquefied petroleum across state…
Snow, snowmobiles and traffic stops: Riding-along with Halton’s finest
I live in the small town of Acton where not too much happens. About 10,000 people, very low crime rate, pretty well a homogeneous, white toast, working class community with not too much economic stratification. This adventure occurred in February,…
Bison, Central Oregon named top fleets to drive for
20 fleets recognized
Larry Berman wins “I Did my Duty…Now I Drive Heavy Duty” Contest
Larry Berman’s life of service, in the military and over the road, earns him a trip to the 2018 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky
Veteran Who Transitioned to Trucking Wins Free Trip To MATS
U.S. Army veteran Larry Berman’s life of service in the military and over the road earned him a trip to the 2018 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky.
Low-Deck-Height and Galvanized Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck Trailers
XL Specialized Trailers debuted two new trailers at the 2018 Mid-America Trucking Show held in Louisville, Kentucky in March. The company introduced the next model in its galvanized trailer series, a Mechanical Full-Width Gooseneck and a Low-Profile Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck trailer.
Spot Freight Jumps 3.6%, Capacity Increases Slightly
The number of loads on the spot truckload freight market jumped 3.6% during the week ending March 24 while truck capacity increased 1.3%, according to DAT Solutions.
2018 Paul K. Young Truck Beauty Contest [Photos]
Named in honor of the Mid-America Trucking Show founder, the Paul K. Young Truck Beauty Championship is one of the main attractions at MATS every year, showcasing custom trucks competing for accolades and awards. Photos: Jim Park
Freight, asset ‘imbalance’ squeeze air cargo capacity
Air cargo being loaded. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com.
PHILADELPHIA — From 30,000 feet, the reasons for tightening air cargo capacity look remarkably like the factors behind tighter surface transportation capacity: asset-based networks, whe…
Special Trailer Delivered Milwaukee’s First New Trolley
The carrier’s name — Silk Road – is taken from the old Eurasian trade route. It specializes in delivering transit equipment and has trailers set up to handle trolleys like this.