Pro-Tread hits milestone with seven millionth lesson completed
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Pro-Tread, an online training tool for drivers with lessons delivered via smartphone and tablet, celebrated the completion of its seven millionth course recently. It was completed by Ryder System driver James Ekins, who finished the Avoiding Fixed…
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Driver James Ekins helped Pro-Tread reach a milestone by completing the seven millionth lesson delivered through the system.
Bendix recognizes engineers during Engineering Week
ELYRIA, Ohio — Bendix took the opportunity during Engineers Week Feb. 22-28 to recognize the contribution of its engineering staff, which last year earned the company 27 worldwide patents. Forty-six engineers contributed to earning the patents. They’ll be honoured during…
Truckers Driving Drowsy Still a Significant Issue
Despite the number of safety programs aimed at truck drivers, many still drive when short on sleep. This is a significant issue, as a drowsy driver can kill.
Utah attorneys seek to toss evidence in ‘vampire trucker’ case
Utah attorneys argued Monday over whether officers in Minnesota legally detained a Utah truck driver before his arrest, which led to charges of federal kidnapping and sexually assaulting two women whose teeth he also allegedly filed with a power tool. …
Truck driver hailed as a hero for saving starved puppy left for…
Truck driver hailed as a hero for saving starved puppy left for dead in burning trash bin at Minnesota garbage dump Clayton Van Wert, 55, heard whimper coming from a trash container Friday night and found a tiny husky mix engulfed in flames inside Van …
Cummins Details Diagnostic Application
Cummins Inc. announced details surrounding Connected Diagnostics, the first application within the Connected Solutions suite that has been designed to work seamlessly with leading telematics providers, according to the company. Cummins Connected Soluti…
FTC Looks to Stop Merger Combining Two of Nation’s Largest Private Fleets
The Federal Trade Commission has filed an administrative complaint charging that the proposed merger of Sysco and US Foods would violate the antitrust laws by significantly reducing competition nationwide and in 32 local markets for foodservice distrib…
Register now for the Women with Drive Summit
OTTAWA, Ont. – Time is running out to register for the Women with Drive Summit hosted by Trucking HR Canada. The event is being held at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel and Conference Centre on March 5. Sponsors of the…