Transcourt Tank Leasing hosts customers at Calgary Stampede
CALGARY, Alta. — Transcourt Tank Leasing hosted a customer appreciation event at the Calgary Stampede July 6, bringing together customers from across Western Canada. The event featured a barbecue cook-out at the Frontier Pavilion, followed by an evening at the…
US driver turnover drops sharply
ARLINGTON, Va. — Driver turnover in the US dropped sharply in the first quarter, reaching its lowest levels in years. “Clearly, the decline in driver turnover in the first quarter was significant,” ATA chief economist Bob Costello said, “but what…
Fleet Safety Council announces details of annual educational conference
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Details of the Fleet Safety Council’s 24th Annual Educational Conference have been released today. The conference is scheduled for October 2, 2015 at the Centre for Health and Safety Innovation in Mississauga, Ontario. The event is for…
Semi Stoned: It’s Not Illegal to Take Opioids if You’re Behind the Wheel of a Big Rig
Sometime between 11 and midnight on January 3, 2014, Latasha Allen is talking with her husband, Robert Smith, who has just returned home after burying his older sister in the Carolinas.
Peterbilt Technician Institute graduates more than 100 students
DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt’s Technician Institute hit a milestone this month when it graduated more than 100 students through its program and into service technician careers through the Peterbilt dealer network. “The Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) is an outstanding success…
C.R. England first to deploy new Western Star 5700 XE
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The first Western Star 5700 XE tractors to hit US highways will be dressed in C.R. England livery. The company announced this morning it is the first US carrier to receive the industry’s newest Class…
Gasoline Bucks Trend of Dropping Fuel, Oil Prices
Diesel fuel prices continue to drop as crude oil futures continue to reflect a worldwide glut. Gasoline prices, however, jumped nearly 30 cents a gallon in California.
Chevrolet Silverado Gets Facelift for 2016
Chevrolet’s Silverado pickup will arrive for 2016 with a bolder look, including a reworked front end, General Motors has announced. The Silverado’s front end has been significantly updated with a more sculpted hood, less chrome grille elements, and a s…
New Bill Could Change Interstate Truck Driving Age
STATELINE – Right now, young truck drivers across the Stateline can’t legally cross state lines, due to federal laws. The 18-year-old is currently in truck driving school, but even when she gets her CDL, she will only be able to drive in-state.
Truck-Mounted Instruments to Measure Pavement Friction, ID Unsafe Sections
A specially equipped Volvo VHD 430 totes a Sideway-force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machine to evaluate friction on roadways to determine whether highway improvements could reduce crashes. Photo: Volvo Trucks The Virginia Tech Transportation Ins…