Fuel Max LHD G505D
Crash on interstate caused by trucker pulling his tooth
Alabama authorities say a tractor-trailer crashed on Interstate 20 because the driver lost control while he was pulling one of his teeth. The Alabama Highway Patrol says the truck driver told troopers he had taken his hands off the wheel to pull a loos…
Bridgestone Commercial names new v.p.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Commercial has named Marshall Hyzdu its new vice-president, commercial tire division. He will head marketing efforts for OTR and commercial truck and bus tire products, including Bridgestone, Firestone, Bandag and Dayton brands. “We are fortunate to…
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Trucker Radio News & Talk tackles wheel safety
TORONTO, Ont. — This week on Trucker Radio News & Talk, James Menzies asks the question: Have you checked your lugnuts today? Having received reports of two near wheel-offs in recent weeks along the 401 corridor, Menzies shares some tips…
PMTC seeking nominees for awards programs
OAKVILLE, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada has put out the call for nominees, deserving of recognition for their safety record or vehicle graphics. The 2015 PMTC Awards Program has been opened for entries. Winners in its…
AMTA names 2015-2016 Road Knights
CALGARY, Alta. — Five professional drivers have been knighted by the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA). The new Road Knights, which will serve a two-year term in 2015 and 2016, include: Marsh Duncanson, Bison Transport, Calgary; Harvey Wardill, Gibson Energy,…
Navistar recognizes Diamond Suppliers
LISLE, Ill. — Twenty-six suppliers to Navistar have been awarded Diamond Supplier status, in recognition of “outstanding performance in quality, delivery, technology and cost.” The 26 winners were chosen from among more than 1,200 suppliers. “Among the hundreds of high-quality,…
ATA says truck-involved crashes decreased in 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New federal data in the US showed a drop in large truck-involved crashes in 2013. The American Trucking Associations reported the truck-involved crash fatality rate was 1.44 per 100 million miles travelled, a 1.6% decline from 2012…
East Africa: How Rwandan Freighters Have Benefited From EAC Integration
The cost of international road freight services and Rwanda’s own industry, in particular, has for some years been on the agenda of the Government of Rwanda at all levels of national policy formulation and implementation. Vision 2020 refers to the “natu…