U.S. Cross-Border Freight Declines More Than 8%
Percent change in value of U.S.-Canada/Mexico freight flows by mode: November 2014 – 2015. Graphic: U.S. DOT The value of trans-border freight movements between the U.S. and its neighbors took a steep decline, according to new U.S. Transportation Depar…
Trucker mocked for warning on CB radio about pile-up
Truck driver Joe Graham tried to warn his fellow drivers going eastbound on I-90 near Erie, PA, about the start of a pile-up ahead of them. Joe Graham tried to warn his fellow drivers going eastbound on I-90 near Erie, Pennsylvania about the start of a…
Pa. Senate bill proposes fines for snow on trucks
The state Senate held a hearing Wedneday focused on a bill requiring truckers to “make all reasonable efforts” to remove snow and ice accumulations from their rigs before driving, but truck association officials fear the wording may be too subjective Pa.
Goodyear launches commercial truck website
Goodyear has launched a commercial truck website and an improved SmartTech App designed to optimize operations for both Goodyear commercial truck dealers and their customers. Fleet owners can create a customized profile online at the website by answeri…
Brazilian truckers on frontlines in fight against child sexual exploitation
Truck drivers are part of the problem in the widespread sexual exploitation of children in Brazil along the nation’s highways but they now are becoming part of the solution, experts say. Once truckers are trained in children’s rights, attitudes toward …
Good Samaritans Form Human Chain to Save Truck Driver Teetering on…
During the recent East Coast winter storm, complete strangers banded together in order to save a truck driver’s life. Those strangers, near the town of Bedford, Pennsylvania, formed a human chain to reach the driver after his tracker-trailer crashed an…
Economist: Low Risk of U.S. Recession
Economist Bob Dieli expects “truckable economic activity” to continue to grow at a pace similar to that of 2015. Photo: PacLease The odds of a recession in the U.S. during the first three quarters are low, according to Bob Dieli, president and founder …
IndustriesBriefs: DACC offering truck driver trainingBriefs: DACC…
Briefs: DACC offering truck driver training Briefs: DACC offering truck driver training Check out this story on lcsun-news.com: http://lcsun.co/1RNFGhX LAS CRUCES – The DoA a Ana Community College is offering a five week training program where students…
Bill could require bicyclists to yield road
South Dakota bicyclists would be required to yield to vehicles in certain conditions under bill up for debate in Pierre. Bill could require bicyclists to yield road South Dakota bicyclists would be required to yield to vehicles in certain conditions un…
‘Criminal Minds’ Recap: Mother Doesn’t Always Know Best
“The Bond” between a mother and a son can be a strong one, as this Criminal Minds episode shows. So strong, in fact, that it includes picking up where one left off in terms of murder.