Transport America: All Owner-Operators to Make $1 a Mile
Transport America, Eagan, Minn., changed its pay plan for its owner-operators, allowing all the company’s independent contractors to make $1 per mile. The pay increase, which goes into effect July 1, eliminates the difference between hazardous material…
Kalmar Sells 60,000th Terminal Tractor
Kalmar Ottawa announced the sale of its 60,000th terminal tractor, a T2 model, three years after hitting the 50,000 mark. The T2 model was sold to Averitt Express in Cookeville, Tenn., a trucking company that operates more than 4,000 tractors and 12,00…
Fresno firm wins ruling against Wal-Mart
A Fresno law firm says it has scored a major legal ruling against Wal-Mart that could cost the retail giant more than $100 million in connection with a federal class-action lawsuit that affects hundreds of truckers in California. U.S. District Court Ju…
Teamsters, Car Haulers Start Contract Talks
The Teamsters union and unionized car haulers start negotiations this week for a new national carhaul contract that covers almost 6,000 employees. The National Automobile Transporters Industry Negotiating Committee exchanged contract proposals last wee…
Triton Transport acquire Davey Cartage
CHILLIWACK, B.C. and EDMONTON, Alta. – Triton Transport announced today that it has acquired the majority of Davey Cartage, a specialized equipment company. Davey Cartage is ceasing operations due to the owner’s retirement. According to the release, the new…
Texas CNG, LNG Sales Increase 78 Percent
Sales of compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas in Texas have increased 78 percent over financial-year 2014 as measured by increases in tax revenue from the alternative fuels, according to the state Comptroller’s office. Tax revenue from sale…
“I am a person not a brand”
The phrase “personal branding” on my previous blog elicited quite a bit of feedback – both positive and negative. Most of it personal and emotional, which as a writer is great to see as it opens up dialog and debate.…
Atlantic Truck Show sets new attendance record
MONCTON, N.B. – The Atlantic Truck Show saw record numbers this weekend as representatives of the show announced they saw 12,660 attendees June 5 and 6 at the Moncton Coliseum. Organizers of the show said attendance has been on a…
BestDrive Tire and Retread Outlet Near Detroit
BestDrive, a commercial tire retreader and distributor owned by Continental Tire, opened a new 60,000-square-foot facility in Taylor, Mich. It will serve fleet customers with new tires, retreads, casing management and other tire-related services.
DOT: Lack of Data Argues Against Truck Size/Weight Changes
Ahead of the House voting this week on the T-HUD bill that would legalize “twin 33” trailers nationwide , the Department of Transportation has declared that “data limitations” uncovered by its research on the impact of increasing truck size and weight …