63 Tickets Issued in Massive Michigan Pile-up
Police have issued 63 tickets to drivers involved in a 193-vehicle pile-up in January on Interstate 94 in Michigan, most for the same violation, according to a report on MLive.com . A total of 58 people, including 30 truckers, are being cited for drivi…
Drones And the Future of Package Delivery
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted approval for Amazon to test drone delivery, but don’t expect a drone on your doorstep soon. FAA will allow Amazon’s logistics unit to use drones for research, development and crew training.
Warranty Extended on Gunite Automatic Slack Adjusters
Accuride has extended the standard warranty coverage for its Gunite and Gunite 2000 range of automatic slack adjusters. The new warranties apply to Gunite ASAs manufactured on or after April 6, 2015.
Medium-Duty, Long Haul Trucks Awarded EPA Diesel Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $8 million for projects in 21 states and Puerto Rico to reduce diesel engine emissions through the agency’s Diesel Emission Reduction Act program. The grants will fund projects such as retrofitting o…
Green Truck Association Elects New Leadership
The Green Truck Association, an affiliate division of the National Truck Equipment Association, recently elected new officers of its board of governors. Robert Stevens will serve as the 2015-16 chairman of the association taking over the responsibility…
Truckers Who Don’t Wear Seat Belts More Likely to Speed, Receive Moving Violations
At first glance, the latest findings from the Centers for Disease Control on truck drivers and safety may appear too obvious to mention, but a deeper look reveals some disturbing conclusions. The report, “Vital Signs: Seat Belt Use Among Long-Haul Truc…
Trailer orders cool in February, but demand still strong: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Trailer orders moderated in February, but it’s not a cause for concern, according to the latest report from FTR. February saw 20,400 net orders for new trailers, a 26% decline from January and 32% drop from last…
Low Level Road Project complete, boosting rail capacity at PMV
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — Increased rail capacity and improved access to rail facilities for commercial vehicles are two of the benefits that will result from completion of the Low Level Road Project here. Transport Canada took part in a ceremony…
Waste Management Opens Public CNG Station in Calif.
Waste Management has opened a public-access compressed natural gas fueling station in Chino, Calif., the company announced. The station will refuel Waste Management’s local fleet and sell CNG to commercial fleets and retail consumers with CNG-equipped …
Drivers satisfied with about half the shippers/receivers they serve
TORONTO, Ont. — Professional drivers responding to the Ontario Trucking Association’s Operation UpGrade survey of the best and worst shipper practices are so far split on the performance of the industry. Half the shippers/receivers rated so far have been given…