Iowa trucker used text messages to seek sex with suburban teen girl, police say
Michael G. Bronkhorst has been charged with indecent solicitation of a child and traveling to meet a minor, both felonies, police said. Michael G. Bronkhorst has been charged with indecent solicitation of a child and traveling to meet a minor, both fel…
CTA issues joint statement on Canada-US relations
TORONTO, Ont. – As US President Donald Trump and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meet in Washington today, the Canadian Trucking Alliance joined a group of close to 40 leading Canada-US business associations, companies, and policy experts in issuing a joint statement. The…
Toyo Tires add new sizes for M920, M149 tires
CYPRESS, Calif. — Toyo Tires has expanded two of its commercial tire products — the Toyo M920 drive tire and the Toyo M149 super single. New sizes added to the M920 lineup include a 315/80R22.5 with a Load Index of…
Omnitracs reveals new version of Roadnet Anywhere
DALLAS, Texas — Omnitracs announced today the release of Roadnet Anywhere v4.4. The latest version of Roadnet Anywhere incorporates tools to quantify savings and analyze effectiveness of route optimization practices. The new Optimal Routes feature allows users to measure the…
Quick-Thinking Highway Angel Saves Stricken Driver
The quick thinking and actions of truck driver David Webb saved the life of a dump truck driver suffering from heart failure on a Washington State highway. For his actions, the Truckload Carriers Association has named Webb a Highway Angel.
Mullen hopeful for 2017
Mullen Group CEO Murray Mullen is “happy to close the books” on 2016, and predicting a return to growth after two years of steady declines. “It’s a year that was defined by the meltdown in the oil and gas prices in the early part of the year, which really took its toll,” he said of 2016, in a conference call with analysts.
Driver iQ Parent Firm Restructures and Rebrands under Cisive Name
Driver iQ, a provider of comprehensive background screening and driver monitoring services, has announced that its parent company, Carco Group, is changing its name to Cisive. The name change to Cisive is intended to better communicate the company’s focus on clear and accurate insights for HR solutions, security and insurance fraud prevention clients.
Kenworth Names Dealer Council Members
Kenworth has named its 2017 Kenworth Dealer Council, featuring eight prominent executives representing more than 380 Kenworth dealerships in the U.S. and Canada. Kenworth Council members are chairman Will Bruser, Truckworx Kenworth, Birmingham, Ala.; M…
Toronto Trucking Association’s Annual Convention
Phillips Industries Names Vice President of Sales
Phillips Industries has promoted Rob Myers to vice president of sales after having served as director of sales since 2015. Myers joined Phillips Industries in September 2015.