Nebraska Gov. Signs Alt-Fuel Vehicle Rebate Bill
Nebraska’s Gov. Pete Ricketts has approved legislation that will establish a new program offering rebates for alternative-fuel vehicle conversions, according to documents from the state legislature. The legislation , called the Nebraska Clean-Burning M…
Sprinter 2500 and 3500 Vans Recalled for Oil Leaks
Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 1,335 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans in the 2015 model year because they’re prone to oil leaks that pose a fire risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The vans in question were manufactured from Feb. …
Mack’s LR Refuse Truck Caters to Drivers
Mack Trucks introduced the Mack LR low-entry cabover refuse model designed for enhanced maneuverability, increased driver comfort and better visibility. The Mack LR model is available in three-axle 6×4 configurations and can be powered by diesel or nat…
President Obama objects to portions of THUD funding bill including 34-hour restart ban
President Barack Obama Tuesday said if the bill appropriating funds for the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and related agencies is sent to him in its present form, he will veto it. “The administration strongly opposes Hous…
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Mack Trucks introduces new Mack LR low-entry cabover refuse model
LAS VEGAS , Nev. – At WasteExpo 2015, Mack Trucks introduced the new Mack LR low-entry cabover refuse model. The new model was designed to meet the challenges of refuse customers who require enhanced maneuverability, increased driver comfort and improved…
ODFL Seeing More Tonnage, Updates Expectations
The less-than-truckload carrier Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. on Monday reported a year-over-year increase in tons per day for May of 9.6%, following growth of 9.7% for April. Based on these results, Old Dominion updated its 2015 second-quarter expect…
Schneider celebrates cargo theft-free year
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider announced today that it reached a significant milestone in 2014. The company claims it had zero cargo thefts last year – a notable accomplishment considering it moved more than 4 million loads in 2014.…
OTA supports new DontCutMeOff campaign
TORONTO, Ont. – A new campaign has been launched today backing the hybrid solution for the Gardiner East. The campaign dubbed DontCutMeOff is an operation supported by the Gardiner Coalition, of which OTA is an active member. It urges…
Fastfrate names new president and CEO
WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Ron Tepper, executive chairman of Consolidated Fastfrate, announced this week that Larry Rodo has been named president and CEO of Consolidated Fastfrate and its subsidiaries effective June 15, 2015. Most recently, Rodo was the president of Day…