DOT adding four opioids to drug testing panel for truckers
New drugs that drivers will be tested for include hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone, and oxycodone. The drugs are usually taken as pills. According to the CDC, opioid abuse has seen a dramatic increase in recent years.
OOIDA’s annual Truckers for Troops care package campaign set for Nov. 13-17
Truckers for Troops raises money to pack and send care packages to military members stationed in combat zones. The program will also help veteran’s facilities on the home front, including those assisting or housing wounded, disabled or homeless service members.
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree begins cross-nation journey
During its journey from Montana to the nation’s capital, the tree will make stops in communities in Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Missouri and Kentucky before completing the trip on Monday, Nov. 27, when it will be delivered to the U.S. Capitol.
Wanship Enterprises’ star-spangled 2015 Peterbilt 579
Fleet’s flagship rig sports American flag graphics.
Rhode Island delays rollout of trucks-only toll plan
Rhode Island officials won’t deliver the state’s deliver truck-only tolls until after Christmas, to allow sufficient time for comment on the environmental impact of initiating tolling at the first two of 14 locations where gantries will be built.
Photos: Patriotic rigs commemorate American heroes
Truckers pay tribute to fallen service members
OTA hands out awards at annual executive conference
TORONTO, Ont. — Liberty Linehaul’s Brian Taylor is the latest industry veteran to be blessed with the OTA/Omnitracs Service to Industry Award. The award was given to Taylor at this year’s Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) annual convention and executive conference…
Mack Anthem Ride & Drive Event
Here are some of the shots Equipment Editor Jim Park took of the fleet of Mack Anthems that made the trip from Allentown, Pennsylvania, to Atlanta, Georgia, in September. The truck was launched in Allentown and driven to Atlanta for the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.
EPA Issues Proposal to Pull Glider Kits from GHG/MPG Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed rule on Nov. 9 that would repeal emission requirements for glider vehicles, glider engines, and glider kits.
Freightliner Unveils 60-inch Raised Roof Cascadia
Freightliner’s new Cascadia will now be offered in a 60-inch raised roof sleeper model in both 116- and 126-inch BBC platforms.