Truck News October 2017
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Truck convoy rolls for Special Olympics
CALGARY, Alta. – Big rigs of all shapes and sizes convoyed down Calgary streets Sept. 16 raising over $20,000 for Special Olympics Alberta athletes. Seventy-eight trucks took part in the 2017 World’s Largest Truck Convoy, with participants from trucking companies…
HDT is Seeking Emerging Industry Leaders
Heavy Duty Trucking magazine is seeking nominations for the HDT Emerging Leaders honor, a group of young trucking industry leaders already making a difference in his or her fields.
Truckload turnover increases in second quarter: ATA
ARLINGTON, Va. – The turnover rate at truckload carriers increased in the second quarter of the year, a sign that the market for drivers is quickly tightening, according to American Trucking Associations (ATA) chief economist Bob Costello. “We saw double…
Second annual GTA Convoy for Special Olympics grows to 35 trucks
BRAMPTON, Ont. – The second annual GTA Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Ontario went off just as organizers had hoped – with a larger commitment from truck drivers in the Toronto area. This year the convoy saw 35 trucks –…
Pilot Flying J opens new California location
The new store, located at exit 465 (Roth Road), features nine diesel lanes, PJ Fresh Pizza and Cinnabon restaurants, Western Union services and laundry facilities.
Trucker recognized for helping fellow driver hit by vehicle
Bison Transport driver Ajay Toor stopped his rig to help a fellow trucker who had been hit by a car.
Meritor Selling Stake in Joint Venture to Wabco
Wabco Holdings Inc. is expanding its operations in North America by taking full ownership of the Meritor Wabco joint venture.
I’ll have the 4-inch laceration with catnip, please
How do you get a cat in a backpack carrier? And: Like everything else that looks interesting along the way, we never have time to stop at a Cat Coffee House. That’s the curse of commercial highway travel — we’ve been everywhere, but only for however l…
FMCSA Denies ATA Petition Regarding Truck Tire Inflation Rules
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration denied a petition filed by the American Trucking Associations that would remove a provision of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations regarding tire inflation.