DOT Changing Drug Testing to Address Opioid Abuse Epidemic
The Department of Transportation plans to add four prescription opioids– hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone and oxycodone– to the existing DOT drug-testing panel for screening truck drivers and other “safety-sensitive” transportation workers. This final rule is to take effect on Jan. 1st.
Four fleets announce pay boosts for drivers
K&B Transportation, Bulldog Hiway Express, Hornady Transportation and W.N. Morehouse Truck Line each announced pay increases for drivers recently.
What’s in store for the 2018 economic future?
Hear what Carlos Gomes, senior economist with Scotiabank had to say about the global economy in 2018.
Former Pilot Flying J Employees Take the Stand in Fraud Trial
Former members of the Pilot Flying J sales staff took the stand this week to give testimony in the Pilot Flying J fraud case against four accused former executives of the company.
NTEA Now an Accredited Provider for Continuing Education
The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded NTEA the industry-respected Accredited Provider status. Workforce development will continue to be a priority for NTEA.
Kenworth T680 Advantage Transports Christmas Tree to U.S. Capitol
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is 76 years old and weighed in at harvest at about 15,000 pounds, according to Sandi Mason, the U.S. Forest Service’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree project leader.
Western Star Offers Veterans Discounts on New Trucks
Western Star Trucks and Daimler Truck Financial have announced that their program to give discounts on new trucks to U.S. and Canadian military veterans will continue throughout 2018.
Allison produces its 500,000th 4000 Series transmission
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Allison Transmission today (Nov. 10) announced the production of its 500,000th fully-automatic 4000 Series transmission. Production of the 4000 Series transmission began in 1993 at the company’s headquarters in Indianapolis, Ind., and added a facility in Hungary…
Western Star extends military veteran discount program into 2018
PORTLAND, Ore. – If you’re a Canadian or U.S. military veteran, Western Star and Daimler Truck Financial (DTF) has an early Christmas gift for you. The company will be extending its Western Star VetStar Military Appreciation Program, which offers discounts…
Veterans Day 2017
Veterans, a big thank-you for your service from Wendy, with particular note to those in her well-represented family.