Stemco names new v.p. of strategy
LONGVIEW, Texas – Stemco announced that it has promoted Jim Reis to the position of vice-president of strategy and Doug Hix to the position of vice-president and general manager for Stemco’s Brake Products Group. In his new position, Reis will…
Trucking HR Canada launches youth in trucking survey
OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada has launched its Youth with Drive survey in an attempt to develop a national employment strategy for youth in the trucking industry. The goal of the survey is to gather information about young people…
CAT Scale Celebrates 40th Anniversary
When it launched, CAT Scale, founded by truckstop entrepreneur Bill Moon, introduced a totally automated, full-length platform sale. The technology gave drivers access to scales that could weigh the entire truck and trailer at one time.
Cap and trade carbon tax causes diesel fuel spike in Ontario
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association is informing members about notices they have received from fuel suppliers regarding the increased cost of diesel fuel resulting from the new carbon pricing system that took effect in Ontario on Jan. 1, 2017.…
YouTube loves man using flying kick to get stolen phone back – CNET
In China, a truck driver settled on somewhat dramatic measures to retrieve his stolen phone. In an incident originally reported on China.com , the trucker was sitting in his cab when a man knocked on the door.
Citizen Driver Award winner Jon Osburn, 65, not ready to retire; he’s having too much fun
Citizen Driver Award winner, driver of OOIDA’s Spirit Truck, a vet and former Army Medic, Jon Osburn, 65, could retire, but why? “I’m actually having fun,” he says. Career truck driver and vet Jon Osburn loves to talk, and it’s a good thing.
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Authorities call human trafficking one of the most destructive and lucrative crimes there is. In Ohio, the State Highway Patrol is enlisting the help of the trucking industry to raise awareness and combat the problem.
Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show
Mid-West Truckers’ Association Inc.’ Truck and Trailer Show, with the latest tractors, trailers, trucks, parts and accessories and more.
Women In Trucking Association joins forces with The National Transportation Institute
PLOVER, Wisc. — The Women in Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that it has partnered with The National Transportation Institute (NTI) to gather more accurate data and to distribute its WIT Index. The WIT index measures the number of women…
Florida Truckers Say ‘Road Rage’ Getting Worse, Not Better
If commuters only understood. That is the prevailing mentality of truck drivers when it comes to courtesy, and the lack thereof, on Florida’s highways.