Truckers concerned about Columbia’s Route 441 Bypass
AND THERE ARE FINES INVOLVED IF THE PROPERTY IS NOT REGISTERED OR MAINTAINED. PROTECTING THE HOUSE AS WELL AS THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
18-wheelers lined the streets in Kaplan to honor truck driver
Patrick Matte died Monday. His friends carried his casket onto the bed of a big rig one he built and drove himself the words “One Last Ride” written on it.
TCA Names Truckers Highway Angels for Helping Strangers
The Truckload Carriers Association has named two truckers Highway Angels in separate events for assisting people in need of help while on the road. Bison Transport driver, Jason Levreault of Manitoba, Canada and ABF Freight System driver, Josh Elmore o…
Massive semi-truck park proposed for Surrey’s big rigs
Semi truck drivers in Surrey, who have been complaining about a shortage of parking for a decade, may soon have a place to leave their big rigs. A company called GG Metro Holdings is applying to develop 75 acres near 16 Avenue and 192 Street into what …
Five Ways Big Data, Analytics Are Transforming the Trucking Industry
Fleets are taking advantage of big data and the increased reporting frequency of telematics devices to achieve safer, more efficient and productive driving. Using an open-architecture remote diagnostics system, truck drivers and fleet managers can rece…
Spot Freight Rates Show Little Post Labor Day Week Jump
Rates on the spot market showed little to no improvement over the past week, with little of the usual after-Labor-Day jump in available freight . New figures released by DAT Solutions, based on its network of load boards, shows the flatbed sector had t…
Ford Unveils New Super Duty With Aluminum Body
Ford introduced the 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty with a number of enhancements including a lighter weight aluminum-alloy body. The 2017 model includes a new stronger steel frame, aluminum body, improved axles/springs and suspension, class-exclusive fe…
FedEx Freight Technicians Win 1, 2, 3 at TMC SuperTech
Eric Vos, 31, won TMC SuperTech’s grand championship in testing this week near Orlando. He’s standing with some of his tool prizes.
Werner Veteran Apprenticeship Program Extended
Werner Enterprises is extending its Professional Truck Driver Apprenticeship Program from 12 to 24 months, after getting approval from the Department of Veteran Affairs. The extension allows eligible veterans who have the post-9/11 GI Bill to receive u…
Economic Watch: Manufacturing Still Sluggish, Construction Declines
September marks another month of relatively subdued growth across the U.S. manufacturing sector, according to a preliminary report, and construction activity in the U.S. retreated in August. The Flash U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index from …