Dash cams and ghost cars on Trucker Radio News & Talk
Professional driver Harry Rudolfs appears on Trucker Radio News & Talk this week, discussing the sensitive issue of when it’s appropriate to “drop the dime” on a fellow driver and report him or her to their carrier. He speaks of…
New wearable sensor prevents dozing off while driving
LONDON, England – Italian company Advicy Technology has released a new app and Bluetooth sensor to prevent truck drivers from dozing off while behind the wheel. The new product is called Advicy Drive and it uses a wearable sensor technology…
Chevron introduces new oil for Canadian severe-duty applications
VANCOUVER, B.C. — Chevron has brought its new Delo 400 SD 15W-30 heavy-duty engine oil to Canada. The oil is geared towards severe-duty applications and addresses major shifts in on- and off-highway applications, the company says. “Whether north or south…
Webb Wheel Newsletter Gives Drum Removal Tips
Webb Wheel has published a newsletter providing tips on how to remove brake drums that are not easily pulled off the hub pilot pads. The quarterly newsletter came out on March 23. Drums sometimes become frozen onto the hub due to corrosion and Webb exp…
Truckers dealing drugs on the road
Victoria Police figures obtained by the Herald Sun reveal record numbers of truck drivers are high while behind the wheel, and 156 drivers tested positive last year. Victoria Police says “ratbag drivers” in charge of driving 60-tonne “weapons” are trea…
Truck Driver Shortage
While we have had our attention on ag transportation difficulties at railroads and at ocean ports, several issues also have been developing for over-the-road trucks and drivers. In October of 2014, Bob Costello, chief economist and senior vice presiden…
Mixer-Truck Drivers Exempted from HOS Break Rule
Drivers of ready-mix concrete trucks have been granted a limited exemption from the minimum 30-minute rest break provision of the hours-of-service regulations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The exemption went into effect last week,…
Prime Invites Drivers and Carriers to Fittest Trucker Competition
Prime is reserving 30 competition slots for drivers from other fleets to participate in its Fittest Trucker in America competition taking place on Aug. 29 at Prime headquarters in Springfield, Mo. Prime’s goal this year is to make it a truly national c…
Two truckers still in captivity on Syrian-Jordanian border
TRIPOLI, Lebanon: Two Lebanese truck drivers were still being held captive by jihadis at the Nasib crossing on the Syrian-Jordanian border Monday, while most of their fellow countrymen have been freed. Seer al-Dinnieh Mayor Ahmad Alam, who owns eight o…
Global Transportation Hub lands new tenants
REGINA, Sask. — A container hauler and a truck service centre are among the newest tenants at the Global Transportation Hub. S.H. StorPark provides container transportation, handling, storage and repair services. Sterling Truck & Trailer Sales provides truck and trailer service…