2016 Operation Safe Driver Week is Set for Oct. 16-22
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Operation Safe Driver Week has been set for the week of Oct. 16-22, taking place across North America. Law enforcement agencies will heighten traffic safety enforcement and educational outreach to combat unsafe dr…
ZF Ups Bid to Buy Haldex
The board of directors of Haldex Aktiebolag, the Sweden-based brake system manufacturer, announced on August 4 it has unanimously decided to recommend that Haldex shareholders accept a 4.4-billion SEK cash bid by Germany-based ZF. The Haldex board also stated it had rejected an earlier offer made by Germany’s SAF-Holland.
Man saves trucker’s life
A driver was trapped in his truck when it crashed in Orange County. WESH 2 speaks to the man who helped save that driver’s life.
Mascot Truck Parts Launches Online Inventory Portal
Canadian wholesale remanufacturer of truck parts and components Mascot Truck Parts Canada has launched a secure customer portal, allowing customers to search inventory online. The portal is integrated into Mascot’s website and allows authorized users to search its remanufactured inventory at any time.
Trucker drives 4 million miles
The New Mexico trucking association set up a big surprise for an Albuquerque truck driver for driving 4 million miles without an accident. DOUG: EVERYONE LIKES TO THINK OF THEMSELVES AS A SAFE DRIVER BUT ALBUQUERQUE MAN.
Book review: Making Your Miles Count
This is Robert D. Scheper’s second book in his Making Your Miles Count series. It follows his 2007 release of Taxes, Taxes, Taxes. “Written for truck drivers,” is how Scheper describes this recent volume, and the first chapter is a…
Five things to think about when buying a tarping system
And why the tarp is as important a buying decision as the trailer itself
How to make trucking more inclusive
There’s no doubt that trucking is a tough industry. It’s fast-paced, gritty and at times unforgiving. Truck driving is one of the most difficult jobs, but it can also be a rewarding one. It’s an industry filled with the safest…
Yokohama Tire Names Senior Director of Commercial Sales
Yokohama Tire Corporation has promoted Dan Funkhouser to senior director of commercial sales. His responsibilities will include all business segments in the commercial division, according to Rick Phillips, vice president of sales.
Eldon Trucker Dies in Henry Co Wreck
A truck driver from Eldon died in Henry County on Tuesday. 53 year old David Vandeberg was driving east on Route Z in Henry County around 11 am Tuesday when he drove his 2004 International semi off the right side, overcorrected, flipped, and hit a ditch.