Truck bans issued in three states as another winter storm hammers Northeast
States have banned trucks from using the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s east-west main line, I-78 and I-80 in New Jersey, among other highways, and I-95, I-84 and more in New York. The bans are in effect until the storm passes through the region.
TomTom unveils new GPS for truckers
The new TomTom Trucker GPS features tailored routing for truckers with more than 1,500 points-of-interest such as fuel stops and travel centers.
TomTom unveils Trucker tool
TomTom Trucker, a GPS navigation device, has been unveiled in two sizes and with a lifetime subscription for TomTom Truck Maps in the U.S. and Canada. The information can be updated by wi-fi, and includes tailored routes to guide drivers…
Drivewyze bypass app added to Transflo app
Telematics provider Transflo has updated its mobile app to add Drivewyze bypass services, the company announced Tuesday.
TransCore Link Logistics moves to new office
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — TransCore Link Logistics has moved to a new, trendy office in the Mississauga core. The new office space, located on the ninth floor of 2 Robert Speck Parkway, is 15,000 sq-ft with tons of natural light shining…
Uber Freight Plus discount program
The Uber Freight Plus program includes fuel and maintenance discounts, discounts on cell phone plans, as well as rebates on the acquisition of additional equipment.
FMCSA shuts down driver after myriad of violations uncovered at roadside
On two separate stops days apart, driver Jerry Jasper was found to be driving with a suspended CDL and in violation of multiple hours regs. Officers also found drug paraphernalia in one stop and arrested Jasper. FMCSA has issued Jasper an effective shu…
Capacity-hungry US shippers get closer to truckers
A truck travels on a US road. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com.
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Shippers that want to lock in access to tractor-trailers are looking for new ways operate more efficiently and to benefit rather than burden truck drivers, acco…
Latest winter storm bans truck travel in NY & NJ
Fourth storm of the month
Kenworth La Sarre moves into larger facility
LA SARRE, Que. – Kenworth La Sarre has moved into a new 12,000 sq.-ft. facility to support its customers in Northwestern Quebec. The dealership sits on 5.7 acres, about six kilometers southeast of its previous site. It offers lots of…