LCV fleets spec’ing for versatility, fuel economy
A relatively new powertrain package is finding a home in LCV fleets. We rode along with Armour Transport to see how it’s performing.
Heavy-spending trucking industry pushes Congress to relax safety rules
US Congressman Lou Barletta was one of the officials at announcement of $1 million in funding for Luzerne County SHINE after-school program. cv25barlettap2 Warren Ruda / The Citizens’ Voice Big rig crashes kill nearly 4,000 Americans each year and inju…
Russian truckers take on authorities in rare mass protest
Russian truckers indignant at a new tax have caused huge traffic jams across the country, as they block roads in a rare mass protest rattling the authorities under President Vladimir Putin. Long lines of trucks halted traffic on highways in some 20 reg…
Truckers to picket container company, but inks contract with six others
The display includes many of the usual favourites: Massive blow-ups, front garden lights that move to music, walk-up driveway display, Santa, elves, reindeer, snowmen – and many more.This year, display will have tens of thousands of lights, including t…
Hundreds of Russian truck drivers head to Moscow for protest
A Russian traffic policeman stops a truck driver going in the direction of Moscow to take part in a demonstration, on the outskirts of Moscow outside Volgograd, Russia, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015.
Manitoba trucker speeds toward 50K YouTube subscribers by showing life on the road
Josh Giesbrecht documents his life on the road using hands-free cameras while driving to show people what it’s like to be a truck driver in North America. Manitoba trucker Josh Giesbrecht is speeding toward 50,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel, wh…
Trucker shortage means thousands of available jobs
Trucker shortage means thousands of available jobs Hard work is available in the trucking industry for those who can hack it on the road. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/1Hu5NqS LEFT: Trena Rodriguez, a student practicing her skill…
Gold Hill Hotel hosting Jerry Aaron’s ‘Teamsters & Truckers’ lecture Dec. 3
Jerry Aaron will talk about Nevada’s trucking history at the Gold Hill Lecture Series at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St., Gold Hill. As a truck driver during the late 1960s and 1970s, Aaron traveled many miles throughout Nevada a…
Ford Tests 2017 Super Duty with Aftermarket Equipment
Ford has tested the 2017 F-Series Super Duty truck to ensure that it can perform while equipped with popular aftermarket equipment fitted to its cargo box. The remained sturdy after being put through extreme durability on- and off-road terrain testing,…
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