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State troopers honor late colleague with truck safety campaign

When state officials and law enforcement leaders gathered in 2015 to dedicate the Willow Road Overpass along the Tri-State Tollway in Des Plaines in memory of Illinois State Police Trooper James Sauter, his widow called the fallen officer from Vernon Hills “a man of purpose.” Former colleagues across the state embodied that spirit this week as they took part in Operation Sauter, an intensive 24-hour safety campaign aimed at preventing the circumstances that led to Sauter’s tragic death in the line of duty.

Drug-fueled trucker drove 3,000 miles nonstop, including through Upstate NY

A map shows Gary Robbins’ drug-fueled, non-stop trip from Seattle to Massachusetts, taking nearly two days and traveling through Upstate New York. Police say a trucker was arrested Tuesday at a gas station in Deerfield, Massachusetts, after a Circle K manager said he was “acting erratically” and trying to put his credit card in the fuel tank.

Bridge collapse impacting truck drivers

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Sault developer has the right ‘Stufff’ 0

Canola oil is the main ingredient in Stufff Lubricants, a line of products developed in the North that boasts solvency, lubricity and environmentally friendliness amongst its attributes. In December 2013, three months after Bill Betournay and Viktoria …

Train Trailer to open new terminal in Quebec

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Train Trailer Rentals has announced it is opening a new facility in Dorval, Que. According to Train, the new facility will be open for business on May 1, as it is currently undergoing office renovations. The new…

Surface transportation costs rose in January: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. – Ground transportation costs for Canadian shippers rose 0.2% in January, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index from Nulogx. The base rate decreased by 0.8%, while fuel surcharges increased and accounted for 14.99% of the base…

Women In Trucking Association celebrates 10 years

PLOVER, Wisc.  – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. Over the past decade, the nonprofit organization has made it its mission to encourage women to consider careers in the trucking industry, address obstacles…

A level playing field

CTA, STA would like to see new rules apply to all who transport livestock, not just commercial carriers

Arpin Van Lines Safety Director Named AMSA Vice Chairman

Richard Travisono, Arpin Van Lines director of safety, has been elected vice chairman of the American Moving and Storage Association’s safety management committee. Travisono will assist the chairman and committee with policy planning and programing, as well as organize safety committee events and meetings.