Drugs stolen while trucker changed his clothes recovered thanks to hidden GPS
A shipment of drugs stolen while a truck driver went home to change his clothes were recovered in half an hour thanks to a GPS tracking device embedded in the cargo. The incident took place earlier this month according to US logistics security contract…
Police seek truck driver after pileup closes I-75
Perrysburg police sought a truck driver Wednesday who they believe triggered yet another multiple-vehicle pileup in the I-75 construction zone south of Perrysburg. Northbound I-75 was closed at Roachton Road for nearly two hours after the chain-reactio…
Feds spend $2.6 million to help truckers lose weight
The National Institutes for Health has spent over $2.6 million since 2011 on a program to motivate truck drivers to lose weight. The Oregon Health and Science University is conducting the program which sets up a weight-loss competition for truckers.
DTNA working with Zonar on next-generation telematics offerings
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. — Having recently taken a minority ownership stake in tech company Zonar, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is already making the most of that arrangement and transferring to Zonar aspects of its telematics offerings. Detroit Connect’s Visibility Fleet…
Register early for CITT’s 2015 logistics conference
TORONTO, Ont. – The Canada Logistics Conference hosted by CITT is fast approaching and the deadline to register to take advantage of early bird rates is even closer. Delegates are encouraged to register before August 10 for the event that…
ATA calls on FMCSA to improve CSA system
ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations urged the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to do more to improve its Compliance, Safety, Accountability carrier monitoring system today in official filed comments. “ATA is grateful that FMCSA has been receptive to…
Total cost of ground transportation increases slightly
TORONTO, Ont. – The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers went up by 0.3% in May compared to April in the results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). In addition, the base rate index (which…
Penske Opens CNG Maintenance-Capable Alabama Facility
Penske Truck Leasing has opened a new facility in the Birmingham suburb of Alabaster, Ala., that offers maintenance for compressed natural gas vehicles, among other services. Located at 185 Airpark Industrial Road, the 8,480-square-foot facility also p…
TTSAO schedules first annual conference
HAMILTON, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) have announced the details of its first annual conference. The new conference titled “Striving for Excellence in Training” will be held on February 23-24, 2016 at the Sandman Hotel…
Eaton Beefs Up Aftermarket Offerings for Transmission Rebuilders
Eaton is introducing the Rebuilder Bulk Pack line of transmission components and added several new genuine Fuller transmission components to expand its offerings for transmission rebuilders. The former Bulk product line was renamed to better reflect th…