Knowledge, commitment all that’s needed to be a healthy trucker
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — It takes just two things to live a healthy life as a professional driver: knowledge and commitment. That was the message from an inspiring panel discussion on driver health and wellness, held at this week’s Driving for…
Earnings up, miles down for ‘Best Fleets’ company drivers in 2016
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Company drivers working for the Top 20 Best Fleets to Drive For last year earned more money on fewer miles. The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) awards program, which is administered by Mark Murrell and Jane Jazrawy of…
TMC Sets Dates for Fall Meeting, Tech Competitions
The American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council will hold its 2016 Fall Meeting and annual National Technician Skills competitions from Sept. 18-22 at the Raleigh Convention center in Raleigh, N.C. The Fall Meeting will feature technical sessions on subjects such as the evolution of engine coolants, 48-volt electric systems, preventive maintenance strategies, electronic stability control, and the operational awareness of electronic logging..
California Bill Requires Ignition Locks for Drunk Drivers
The California Senate has unanimously approved new legislation that would require ignition interlocks for all drunk driving offenders in the state. Currently in the state, ignition interlocks are required for drunk driving offenders only as part of a p…
Loveland shop keeps CBs on the air
Paul Tate, who launched CB Shop & More in Johnson’s Corner almost 30 years ago, fine-tunes a citizens band radio Tuesday in the shop’s new location at 124 S. Cleveland Ave. in Loveland.
Court refuses to revive homicide by vehicle charges against trucker for fatal crash
A divided Pennsylvania appeals court panel has refused to reinstate homicide by vehicle charges against a Maryland truck driver who caused a fatal crash on Route 222 in Lehigh County. The recent Superior Court ruling means Oliver Franklin Savage, 58, f…
Trailer Wizards makes generous donation in support of Fort Mac victims
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Trailer Wizards announced today that it has raised more than $17,800 for Red Cross in support of the the Fort McMurray wildfire evacuees. In the last month, the Trailer Wizards employees across Canada have collected donations through…
Trailer Wizards raises funds for Fort Mac evacuees
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Trailer Wizards raised over $8,500 for the Canadian Red Cross in support of those displaced by the Fort McMurray wildfire, which the company said would be matched by the Vanderspek family, resulting in nearly $18,000 being given…
Senate Action Opposes Federal Excise Tax Increase
Sen. Cory Gardner introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 40 , expressing opposition toward increasing the 12% Federal Excise Tax on heavy trucks and truck bodies, according to the NTEA. In 2015, House Representatives Reid Ribble and Tim Walz introduce…
Rotary Lift uncages the V-Rex
MADISON, Ind. – Much like the T-Rex was the king of the dinosaurs, Rotary Lift has introduced its ‘king’ of the platform world – the V-Rex, a vertical rise, drive-on platform lift designed to take on the ‘biggest, toughest vehicles…