Electric truck maker Nikola announces tractor updates, teases launch party
Nikola Motor Co. on Sunday provided a few updates on the Nikola One tractor the company expects to road test next year.
Partners in Business tip: Perform regular PM
Preventive maintenance ensures your truck is running efficiently. Here are a few items to regularly check.
The Guarantee, NAL Insurance announce partnership
TORONTO, Ont. — The Guarantee Company of North America and NAL Insurance has partnered together to offer customers of the innovative Guarantee Transportation Solution (GTS) a comprehensive Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage alternative for owner-operators. The partnership, effective…
10 Die in Trailer in Latest Human Trafficking Incident
It might have been 130 degrees or more inside that trailer. How long can anyone stand that? It’s amazing anyone survived.
How the Right Training Can Help Promote Trucking as a Profession
Ongoing training is an important element of advancement in most professions. Yet all too often in our industry, truckers view training as punishment. Deborah Lockridge talks with one company about how online training can make a difference.
Feds May Revise 2021 Fuel Economy Standards
The U.S. Department of Transportation may revise fuel economy standards starting with the 2021 model year and could lower standards through 2025, reports Reuters.
US Liner Offers Translucent Roof for Dry Vans
US Liner Company is offering BXR Translucent Roof panels, a new, composite panel that can be used to create a translucent roof option on dry van trailers.
5K at GATS to raise money for St. Christopher’s fund
Great American Trucking Show attendees looking to get some extra exercise — and help raise funds for the St. Christophers truckers relief fund — can participate in the the Progressive Commercial Roadhouse Run 5K and one-mile walk tonight.
Ken Marvenko of Paper Transport Wins HDT’s 2017 Safety & Compliance Award
Paper Transport’s director of safety and driver development, Ken Marvenko, was awarded Heavy Duty Trucking’s 2017 Safety & Compliance award during a ceremony on July 25 at the Fleet Safety Conference.
Truck Driver Charged in Fatal Human Smuggling Operation
A truck driver has been charged for his alleged part in a fatal incident involving a trailer filled with illegal immigrants that was discovered in the parking lot of a Walmart in San Antonio.