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Gary Rodrigue (right) is congratulated by emcee Mike McCarron, after a 50-year career in the industry.
Stuck trucker won’t be cited
A tractor-trailer was temporarily stuck at Sunbury and DuBarry streets in Shamokin shortly before noon Wednesday. The truck reportedly ran over a stop sign as the driver tried to navigate the narrow streets in the Bunker Hill section of the city.
Trucker plans to sue county for arrest 58 minutes ago A commercial…
Guadalupe Perez, 59, of Mercedes, will file suit in Victoria state district court after former Victoria County Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Bettes’ criminal case is resolved, Perez’s attorney Bobby Garcia said. Texas Ranger Drew Pilkington is investigating …
Proposed Law: Clear Off Or Pay Up
It happens on the highways around here after most snowstorms: chunks of snow and ice flying off trucks in front of us. Some lawmakers in Harrisburg are pushing to make clearing those tractor trailers of snow a requirement, with fines for those who don’…
Truck Driver Talks About Dangers On The Road, Offers Driving Tips
Dangerous road conditions are something we’ve seen a lot of this month, and distracted driving can make matters worse. Driving in the snow can be even harder for a semi-truck driver, so it’s important that you pay attention.
UPS Wins EPA’s Climate Leadership Award
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Center for Corporate Climate Leadership has recognized UPS with one of its Climate Leadership awards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, UPS said. UPS received the Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management “Goa…
TCA rolls out new online learning platform for drivers
ALEXANDRIA, Virg. – The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) revealed today that its education and certification program is adding a new subscription online learning platform to its suite of educational options. The new platform is called Driver Connect, and it is…
Brazil Truckers, Government Reach Agreement; Blockades Continue
Brazilian truckers’ representatives and the government reached an agreement late Wednesday to bring an end to the road blockades that have delayed soy deliveries to port and hindered harvest efforts over the last eight days. At a summit meeting Wednesd…
2 Reason To Always Leave Voice Mail
By Tibor Shanto – tibor.shanto@sellbetter.ca Given that we are sitting in sub-zero temps in the north east, -25 C in Toronto, any call you’re going to make today is going to be a cold call. But if you’re a complete B2B sales professional,…
Truckload drives increase in Total Freight Costs
TORONTO, Ont. – The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by 2.7% in the month of December according to the Canadian General Freight Index. In addition, the base rate index increased by 3% from November to December.…