Texas governor signs bill to raise truck weight limits at ports
Truckers can now haul heavier loads on Texas highways connecting to ports, such as those around Houston.
Texas governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill to increase truck weight limits for shippers of synthetic resins and other heavy containeri…
Ford Recalls Pickups, SUVs for Seat Back Weld
The recall involves 2,195 2017-model year Ford F-150 pickups, Explorer SUVs and Super Duty pickups in the U.S.
Federal Court Rules Against XPO in Driver Misclassification Case
A federal district court judge has issued a judgment in favor of five port and rail truck drivers against XPO Cartage in a driver misclassification lawsuit, awarding the drivers nearly $1 million in reimbursement and legal fees.
Medium-Duty Truck Resale Holding Up
Generally, medium-duty segments are holding up well, with cabovers and lighter GVW conventional trucks performing the best.
Volvo Truck Honors Military Heroes
Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley (NRV) assembly plant in Dublin, Va., unveiled the design of its 2017 Ride for Freedom truck featuring the all new VNR model, which will accompany a motorcade of about 160 motorcycles from the plant to Washington, D.C., during the “Run for the Wall” motorcycle rally Memorial Day weekend.
US, Mexico to reopen Laredo border crossing
Truck traffic waits to cross the Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge. Credit: @OscarBorderTeam
Customs authorities on either side of the border plan to restore operations to the largest US-Mexico truck crossing this coming Monday…
East Manufacturing Offers New Lightweight Tipper Trailer
East Manufacturing has introduced its new Lightweight Tipper Trailer, designed for increased payload and durability in refuse hauling operations.
Bison teams up with Missing Children Society of Canada
WINNIPEG, Man. — Bison Transport announced recently that is has partnered with the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) in an effort to bring answers in the ongoing searches for missing children and help to return missing children to a…
Economic Watch: Existing and New Home Sales Slow
Sales of both existing and new homes fell in April, according to two separate reports, as the nation’s home supply continues tightening.
It’s show time
Four summer truck shows that should be on your calendar