Lobster lovers asked to help locate stolen load
GRANDE-ANSE, N.B. — The Caraquet RCMP are asking the public to be on the lookout for cheap lobster, after a trailer was taken from a lobster processing plant in Grande-Anse. The stolen load was taken at around 10:15 p.m. July…
A new Route forward for electrification
Will the Route electric powertrain revolutionize the refuse truck industry in five years? Its developer certainly thinks so.
Driving the Volvo VHD with I-Shift crawler gears
Volvo’s crawler gears offer better control when even 1 mph is too fast
Classic trucks take over Clifford
More than 250 vintage trucks were on display
51-Year Driver Wins International Driver Excellence Award
Wyatt has been a driver for 51 years, logging nearly 5 million miles without a crash. The award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond the performance of their duties as a commercial motor vehicle driver, distinguishing themselves conspicuously…
Trucker accused of kidnapping women, keeping them as sex slaves
The woman told investigators she met Timothy Jay Vafeades at the Sapp Brothers truck stop in Salt Lake City. It was April 2012, and she got into his tractor-trailer after agreeing to get dinner with him, according to court documents.
‘Vampire’ truck driver accused of kidnapping women enters plea, avoids trial
This undated image provided by the Clay County, Minn., Jail shows Timothy Jay Vafeades. Federal charges have been filed against Vafeades, a Utah trucker accused of keeping sex slaves in his semitrailer for months at a time.
Economic Watch: Manufacturing Continues Improving, Construction Falls
Two reports show the nation’s manufacturing sector is making continued improvements following a bumpy ride that began last year and early this year. A survey of the nation’s purchasing managers by the Institute for Supply Management shows economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in June for the fourth consecutive month, hitting its highest level in 16 months.
Stoneridge to Enter U.S. ELD Market
Stoneridge has announced plans to enter the North American electronic logging device market, using its experience in the tachograph market in Europe to help fleets and drivers comply with upcoming regulations. Stoneridge enters the ELD market with a fu…
Williamstown Theatre Festival Launches 2016 Season with the Rose…
Williamstown Theatre Festival hosts the opening night for its first two shows of the 2016 Season tonight, July 2nd at 8:00pm. First up on the Main Stage is Tennessee Williams ‘ Tony Award-winning play, The Rose Tattoo .