Bergstrom Appoints Industry Veterans to Key Roles
Bergstrom announced the promotion of two industry veterans to key roles within the company. Bill Gordon has been appointed to the role of division president of Bergstrom Parts and David Stoos was named director of new business at Bergstrom Inc. Gordon’…
How Long Will Congress Keep Highway Bill on Back Burner?
The Capitol Hill recess is finally over and everyone in trucking can hope that during their weeks away from Capitol Hill, every Member of Congress heard earfuls from constituents about the abysmal condition of roads and bridges in their home states and…
Trucker in I-17 accident pleads guilty in endangerment
PHOENIX – A truck driver arrested in a chain collision that killed one person and severely injured another has pleaded guilty to endangerment. A Maricopa county Superior Court spokeswoman said 42-year-old Brian Knoll pleaded guilty Tuesday to three cou…
Access Africa – linking education and entertainment
Twenty years ago, in 1995, a couple from the U.S. Virgin Islands, Michael and Vikki Boyce traveled to the Ivory Coast. This was the first of more than 20 trips to West Africa that the couple has taken over the years.
Court sides with province on Ontario’s speed limiter law
TORONTO, Ont. — The provincial court of appeal has ruled that speed limiters, which prevent trucks from going faster than 105 km/h, are legal in Ontario, upholding earlier passed provincial legislation. Justice Peter Lauwers ruled this earlier last week in…
Next CITT webinar to focus on letters of credit
TORONTO, Ont. — CITT revealed today that the topic of its next webinar in its popular series of professional development webcasts is letters of credit. According to CITT, letters of credit were a heavily requested topic. The webinar is slotted…
Cops: Trucker choking on soft drink crashes into dealership
Police say a milk tanker truck driver was choking on a soft drink when he drove off a western Pennsylvania highway and smashed into 23 cars at a dealership. Police in Hermitage say the driver was sipping Dr. Pepper when he began choking and drove the t…
Nominations open for 2016 Best Fleets to Drive For contest
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The 2016 Best Fleets to Drive For contest and survey is now open for nominations the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge announced today. The contest recognizes fleets with superior HR best practices, who set an example for…
More and more long-haul truckers are women a and they are outperforming the men
Female truckers are sliding into long-haul cabs as companies seek to end a U.S. driver shortage, and they’re proving to be better behind the wheel than men. That’s no surprise to Stephanie Klang, 57, who used to drive in a team with her former husband.
Navistar Board Member Passes Away
“Through his leadership experience, broad business expertise and insights, John contributed greatly to Navistar. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.”