Trucker wins $4M in lottery
Mark Clark, 47, from South Rockwood southwest of Detroit, made a fuel delivery to the 127 Party Store in Hudson, Michigan Friday, Dec. 15, and as usual bought a scratch-off ticket. It was a winner, landing him $4 million.
Electric truck maker Thor targets short-haul segment with battery-powered rig
With contemporaries like Tesla and Nikola Motor Company targeting the long-haul segment, Sordoni says Thor is content with developing a tractor for regional purposes.
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Army veteran trucker wins new Kenworth T680
Gregg Softy, a Stevens Transport driver and retired 28-year U.S. Army veteran, won the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes 2017 Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence award.
Trailer orders surged in November: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trailer orders surged in November, according to preliminary data from FTR, which reported orders of 42,600 units. That’s up 34% from October levels and 19% year-over-year. FTR is anticipating a “healthy clip” for trailer orders in early…
David Bradley to join Titanium board
BOLTON, Ont. – Titanium Transportation Group has announced David Bradley is joining its board, as an independent director. Bradley is retiring as the longtime head of the Canadian Trucking Alliance and Ontario Trucking Association. He will assume his position on…
Penske opens new Laredo, Texas, facility
The new site sits on 10 acres with nearby access to Interstate 35 and Loop 20. It boasts a 15,000 square-foot maintenance shop with seven service bays and a wash bay.
Ontario to subsidize electric trucks, other green vehicles
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has released details on the Green Commercial Vehicle Program, including heavy subsidies for electric trucks. The program will provide: 50% of the incremental cost for a new electric truck; 30% of…