TravelCenters of America Presents Check of More Than $275,000 to Help Truckers in…
TravelCenters of America LLC , operator of the TAA and Petro Stopping CentersA travel center brands, announces their annual campaign donation to the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund . As a result of customer and employee donations received during its annual ‘Band Together for SCF’ campaign, TravelCenters presented a check for $278,095 to the SCF.
Canada’s carbon pricing situation
MONCTON, N.B. – Earlier this month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that all Canadian provinces and territories have until 2018 to have some sort of carbon pricing plan in place. The goal of the plan put in place by the Liberals…
FMCSA issues safety advisory on traveling with recalled Samsung smartphone
WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is issuing a safety advisory to drivers outlining the risks and regulations associated with transporting damaged, defective, or recalled lithium cells or batteries or portable electronic devices, including the Samsung Note…
Canadian and US Peterbilt customers take part in first Pride and Class Parade
DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt’s first Pride and Class Parade took place in Denton’s Downtown Square, with nearly 50 customers from Canada and the US taking part. With trucks ranging from a 1948 Model 350 to current production models, Peterbilt also…
Truckers work together to stop incredibly drunk driver
A trucker jumped on his CB radio and called in for back up after he spotted a suspect drunk driver swerving all over Highway 84 outside of Portland, Oregon. But just how drunk the driver was shocked even the hardened big rig driver.
Class 8 orders follow trend: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 net orders were lukewarm in September with a slight rise, signaling that the historically weak season is coming to an end, ACT Research revealed today. Seasonally adjusted, September’s orders were at 16,100 units. “October kicks off…
Trucker killed while trying to help in North Carolina wreck
A truck driver has been killed as he tried to help the motorist who had rear-ended his truck on Interstate 85 in Charlotte. Local media outlets reported that the wreck happened around 2:30 a.m. Friday near the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
When and how to defend your CVOR
MILTON, Ont. – One of the easiest ways to ensure your CVOR stays clean is to always carry a valid CVOR certificate in the truck. But that seemingly simple requirement is also one of the biggest pitfalls facing fleets who unexpectedly…
MacroPoint Freight Tracking Added to GlobalTranz TMS
MacroPoint’s load tracking solution has been fully integrated into the GlobalTranz proprietary transportation management system platform, allowing users to automate track and trace capabilities With MacroPoint enabled, GlobalTranz now has the ability to receive real-time location updates, along with arrival and departure times at shippers and consignees. GlobalTranz is a logistics company specializing in freight management services, including LTL truckload, supply chain management and domestic air/expedited shipping.
Roadcheck 2016 Scores Record Low in Out of Service Violations
For the second year in a row, out-of-service violations were issued at record-low levels by inspectors during the 2016 Commercial vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck. In Level 1 inspections, drivers were given out-of-service violations just…