Daimler opens new proving grounds
MADRAS, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has officially opened its Oregon-based High Desert Proving Grounds. DTNA invited trucking journalists across North America, as well as local dignitaries and local press to attend the grand opening event on May…
Daimler Unveils New Oregon Proving Grounds
Daimler Trucks North America has officially opened its High Desert Proving Grounds, representing a $18.7-million investment that will put the company’s trucks through their paces – including connected, platooning and autonomous vehicles of the future.
CTA looking for consistency with possible federal carbon pricing system
TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) said a discussion paper released today by the federal government reveals potential plans for a carbon pricing mechanism similar to Alberta’s, a combination of a tax and cap and trade system. The…
Are Your Brakes up to Snuff?
Advanced safety systems are only as good as the foundation brakes that actually stop the wheels.
Railcar Wins Swedish Steel Prize, But Wabash’s Entry Still Admirable
The Helix Dumper is a major advance and worthy of a prize. But I’d have voted for Wabash National’s RIG-16 rear impact guard.
HDT Wins National Gold Award in the Azbees for Modern Maintenance Manager Series
Heavy Duty Trucking magazine has won a National Gold award in the 2017 Azbee Awards of Excellence for last year’s editorial series on the Modern Maintenance Manager.
American Trucking Associations Seeks LEAD Applicants
ATA is searching for a class of diverse industry leaders looking to grow their careers and meet other trucking professionals with ambition.
Bison to hold Challenge for Life fundraiser June 1
WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport is holding a barbecue fundraiser for the 10th annual Challenge for Life, which supports the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. “I am tremendously proud of our team at Bison Transport for all of their effort and hard…
Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan Aims to Fund Projects Through Loans
While details on President Trump’s $1 trillion Infrastructure plan may still be weeks away, two senators, Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) and Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), have introduced a bipartisan infrastructure funding plan.
ILA criticizes NY-NJ port authority’s rents for chassis depots
Chassis are the source of much frustration at the Port of New York and New Jersey.
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) says “insane” rents for near-dock chassis depots at the Port of New York and New Jersey threaten the port’s competitiveness and could affect union jobs.
Dennis Daggett, executive vice president of…