Cavalier’s Stafford joins OTA Education Foundation board
TORONTO, Ont. – The OTA Education Foundation has added its newest member to its Board of Directors. Vicki Stafford, vice-president of resource development for the Cavalier Group of Companies, is the foundation’s newest member. Stafford taught high school students for…
Bridgestone appoints new president of Speedco
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bridgestone announced today that is has appointed Chris Ripani as the new president of Speedco, an indirect subsidiary of Bridgestone. Ripani succeeds Scott Damon who recently was named president of Firestone Industrial Products. In his new position,…
Downspeeding can contribute 2-3% in fuel savings: NACFE report
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A new confidence report released today by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) and Carbon War Room claims that downspeeding can slash truck fuel consumption by 2-3% when optimally applied. Downspeeding is the practice of…
Stemco launches new online training program
LONGVIEW, Texas – Stemco has unveiled an all-new online training program called Stemco University earlier this week. The new program was designed to promote the company’s commitment to safety and provide in-depth training for Stemco products and components. By enrolling…
Goodyear launches new Fuel Max tire
AKRON, Ohio – Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has unveiled a commercial truck tire – the Fuel Max RSA – that it says is ideal for regional/long haul driving because it combines enhanced toughness for urban environments and long miles to…
Andy Transport offering free training for new drivers
SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD, Que. — Andy Transport has announced the opening of a new internal driver training center, which will train new drivers to obtain their Class 1 licences and then offer them employment immediately upon completion. If graduating drivers stay with…
Saskatchewan allows longer B-trains, full-size trailer tails
REGINA, Sask. — Saskatchewan has announced increases to B-train double trailer combination lengths and the highways on which they can travel in an effort to harmonize its regulations with neighbouring provinces and boost truck efficiency. The province will now allow…
Obama EEOC Fights for Religious Liberty — for Muslim Truckers
Well, at least they were not told to bake a cake for a gay wedding. In President Obama’s fundamentally transformed America, Christian bakers are forced by the blunt instrument of government mandate to cater a gay wedding regardless of their religious b…
Truck Driver Training Award
If you have ever considered becoming a truck driver, Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey may be able to help you achieve that goal. It launched a CDL training course a little over a year ago, and has just been recognized for its efforts by t…
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