Nominations open for Influential Woman in Trucking award
PLOVER, Wisc. – Nominations are open for the 2015 Influential Woman in Trucking award. Now in its fifth year, the award recognizes women in the industry who make key decisions in a corporate, manufacturing, supplier, owner/operator, driver or sales setting.…
In cromnibus, a penny saved, but sensible policies lost
The trillion-dollar spending bill unveiled earlier this month will keep most of the federal government funded through next September – but it contains many provisions driven by shortsighted politics rather than rational decision-making. Informally call…
Moweaqua native is an ADM trucker
Nathan Hardeman, 20, of Moweaqua poses for a photo Nov. 20 next to an Archer Daniels Midland Co. truck at ADM’s trucking yard in Decatur.
Trucker drivers speak out on the importance of driving carefully
Travel this time of year is always a little bit tricky, but things could get even more complicated for the holidays. According to a report from AAA, 99 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more over the holidays, and the majority of tho…
Senate’s suspension of truck driver rest rules wins support from industry reps
The Senate’s recent decision to temporarily suspend controversial U.S. Department of Transportation rules dictating the scheduling of rest periods for truck drivers is being hailed by transportation industry representatives and observers who say the ru…
Trailer Orders Continue Hot Streak in November
Over 36,000 trailers were ordered in November, representing the 4th most orders of all time, according to ACT Research. Trailer orders were up 43% over last year and net orders are up 55% over last November.
Truck Tonnage Index Hits Highest Recorded Level in November
The American Trucking Associations’ seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 3.5% to 136.8 in November — the highest level on record. The index increased 4.4% compared with last November, representing the second best year-over-year gain i…
FreightWatch Issues Holiday Freight Security Advisory
The holiday shipping season is historically one of the most dangerous times for cargo theft, according to the logistics security services provider FreightWatch International. It warns this year, the holidays pose an added risk since both Christmas Day …
Florida trucker gets $750K in settlement of Hazleton crash
Local law firm Munley Law reports it has reached a $750,000 settlement for one of its clients, who was injured in a trucking accident three years ago. The accident happened on June 21, 2011 in the parking lot of Good Humor in Hazleton, according to cou…
Sprinter Vans Recalled for Fire Risk
Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 8,279 Sprinter vans because oil from the chain tensioner gasket area may leak onto the engine surface and pose a fire risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports.