Illinois Trucker on One-Man Mission for 11 MPG
Michael Niss of East Dundee, Illinois, keeps on trucking, plugging away at his plan to one day roll along on North America’s highways in a rig that gets at least 11 mpg. In June, Niss told The Courier-News he had taken six months off from his job as a …
How a series of bad choices led to the collapse of this historic bridge
This is what happens when you have a serious shortage of truckers. A truck driver attempted to cross a historic bridge in Indiana on Christmas Day only to find a 136-year-old bridge that was no match for her 21.5-ton truck.
Meritor Offers Extended Coverage for Wheel End Products
Meritor has launched its Meritor Aftermarket Wheel End Extended Warranty program. It offers increased warranty coverage when complementary Meritor wheel end products are bought and installed together.
Rising Supply Chain Inventories Slow Truck Tonnage Index
American Trucking Associations’ seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index dropped 0.9% in November, erasing half of the 1.8% gain from October. The index equaled 134.3, down from the 135.5 in October and 1.1% below the all-time high of 135.8 fro…
Deadline to register for CITT winter courses quickly approaching
TORONTO, Ont. – The deadline to register for a winter logistics course is January 12, announced CITT recently. The courses are intended for those interested in adding CITT-Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP) to their credentials. After the deadline, the next chance…
A GLIMPSE INTO MEXICO’S TRUCKING INDUSTRY
I recently travelled to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where Daimler Trucks North America introduced truck journalists to some very interesting and sophisticated Mexican fleets. We had a lengthy chat about the challenges facing the trucking industry in Mexico and ongoing efforts…
Economic Watch: GDP Stable, Existing Home Sales Drop
The latest measure of strength in the overall U.S. economy shows it maintained its momentum in the third quarter of the year. A separate report shows a big decline in existing home sales for the second straight month.
Port drivers win millions in back pay from trucking firm
Disputes between trucking companies and port truck drivers have become common in recent years, but typically state labor regulators handle worker classification complaints individually or in small groups. Above, cargo trucks in San Pedro.
Ford F-150 SuperCrew Trucks Recalled for Seat Belts
Ford Motor Co. is issuing a safety compliance recall of 2,590 2015 model-year Ford F-150 SuperCrew trucks in the U.S. to replace the front safety belt retractor and pretensioner assembly.
PROTECT YOUR CARGO FROM THEFT OVER THE HOLIDAYS
Most of us will hopefully enjoy some downtime over the holidays, but the same can’t be said of thieves. They step up their thievery during this time of year. CargoNet reports there were 112 cargo theft incidents reported in the…