Trucking Alliance: Senate Should Ditch Funding Riders that “Compromise Safety”
The Alliance for Driver Safety & Security is urging the Senate as it works on its version of the T-HUD budget bill to reject riders to the measure attached by the House that “would compromise truck safety” by reducing funding for certain truck-safe…
PMTC inducts three drivers into its Hall of Fame
KING CITY, Ont. – The PMTC inducted three excellent drivers into its Hall of Fame for Professional Drivers today during its annual conference in King City, Ont. The award is given to drivers from PMTC member companies who have an…
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company releases four new videos
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company announced earlier this week that it has released four videos featuring the 4000D-X Composite dry van, 3000R reefer, a corporate video and a company history video that are now available on…
PMTC announces bursary for young leaders in private trucking
KING CITY, Ont. – At its annual conference today in King City, Ont. the PMTC announced that it is rolling out a new bursary for young leaders in private trucking. The PMTC said there will be two recipients of the…
Everyone’s worried about Pan Am Games traffic: OTA
TORONTO, Ont. — An Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) survey has found “near unanimous concern” over Toronto-area road congestion during the Pan Am Games. Carriers responding to the survey demonstrated some inventive ways to manage logistics, and are considering applying surcharges.…
For a great time, visit Great Lakes Truck Club show in Clifford
CLIFFORD, Ont. — If you’re a fan of classic trucks, you’ll find plenty on display at the Great Lakes Truck Club’s annual antique classic truck show in Clifford, Ont. July 3-5. The event kicks off July 3 at 9 a.m.…
Meritor Gives $50,000 to Help Wounded Veterans
Meritor announced that it has made a $50,000 contribution to the Wyakin Warrior Foundation, which mentors and gives financial assistance to veterans who are pursuing degrees. Meritor launched its Shoes for Soldiers campaign in January, which gave a per…
Price of Diesel Dips While Gasoline Creeps Up
The average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel fuel was down again for the third straight week, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Energy Department. The average price fell by 0.014 cents per gallon to $2.87 per gallon, nationally.
Trucking Execs Urge Senators to Turn Down – Twin 33′ Trailers
In a succinct letter addressed to Chairman Thad Cochran and Vice Chairman Barbara Mikulski of the Senate Committee on Appropriations , the heads of over a dozen truckload and LTL carriers urge committee members to oppose an amendment to the next transp…
Volvo extends deadline for safety award competition
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks has extended its deadline for entering its 2015 Safety Award Competition. Interested patrons now have until July 17 to enter the competition. The two fleets with the safest driving record and top safety programs will…