Trucker involved in grisly human smuggling operation claims ignorance, had CDL revoked in April
The driver of the tractor-trailer that was found to be smuggling dozens of immigrants, 10 of whom have died, in San Antonio over the weekend claims he did not know there were people inside the sweltering trailer. He also had his CDL revoked in April.
Arizona Trucking Association uses grant money to educate teens on driving around trucks
The goal is to educate motorists about sharing the road to reduce truck-involved crashes; expand public awareness of sharing the highways with trucks with oversized loads; and reach out to young drivers, senior citizens and others to educate them on ho…
Accuride launches steel wheel refinishing service
ProFinish will refinish all steel wheel makes with Accuride’s “Steel Armor” coating that protects against corrosion and carries a 12-month warranty against rust.
Roundtable Talks Up Near Future of Trucking Driver-Assistance Systems
The National Safety Council and The National Transportation Safety Board hosted a roundtable discussion prior to this week’s Fleet Safety Conference about the future of advanced driver assistance systems in trucking.
Paccar Reports ‘Strong’ Q2 Revenues and Profits
Paccar, parent of Kenworth and Peterbilt, has announced that for the second quarter of 2017, it achieved net sales and financial services revenues of $4.70 billion– compared to $4.41 billion in the same period a year ago.
2017 Fleet Safety Conference
The 2017 Fleet Safety Conference opened Tuesday with a keynote from the National Safety Council’s Deborah Hersman, who also spoke on Monday at an NTSB-NSC roundtable about advanced driver assistance systems. Safety awards were given at a luncheon. Read more here. Photos by Andy Lundin.
Former Pilot Flying J Execs Take Plea Bargain in Fuel Skimming Scandal
Four former Pilot Flying J executives accused in a diesel fuel rebate scandal have agreed to cooperate with federal investigators.
Operation Safe Driver inspection spree set for October
Truckers can expect increased truck inspections and passenger vehicle enforcement throughout the week. Here are the dates to watch for increased enforcement efforts…
TMAF Holds Online Poll to Name New Mascot
Advocacy group Trucking Moves America Forward has narrowed thousands of submissions down to five finalists, with the winner to be announced next month.
Minister Goodhall answers CTA coalition letter
TORONTO, Ont. –The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Ralph Goodale, recently responded to a CTA-led coalition letter outlining concerns with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) IT systems and the lack of resources being dedicated to staffing at the…