US says traffic deaths fell 3 percent in 2013
In this Wednesday, July 24, 2013 file photo, officials work at the scene of a tractor trailer crash involving another vehicle which killed two on Interstate 81 northbound in Avoca, Pa. In 2013, the number of traffic deaths in the United States dropped …
Livingston International Debuts Cross-Border Trade App
Livingston International has introduced an International Tracker app for truck drivers delivering commercial shipments across the Canada-U.S. border. The app was specially designed for carriers, providing information needed on the clearance status of s…
US truck tonnage sets new record
ARLINGTON, Va. — US for-hire truck tonnage increased 3.5% in November, achieving a new record high. The seasonally adjusted American Trucking Associations Truck Tonnage Index was up 4.4% year-over-year, marking the second highest y-o-y gain in 2014. Year-to-date, tonnage is…
More trailers ordered in November
COLUMBUS, Ind. — November trailer orders were just over 36,000 units, up 43% year over year, according to the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research Co. (ACT). “The opening months of this order cycle…
Trucker killed when he smashed into Changsha city flyover which then crushed him
Trucker killed when he forgot to lower the back of his dumper truck and it smashed into a flyover, causing it to crash down onto his cab in China A Chinese truck driver died after he forgot to lower the back of his dumper truck and it smashed into a fl…
St. Mary Parish daily arrest report
According to St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert, over the last 24 hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 39 complaints and reports the following arrests: Elbert Cannon, Jr., 49, 1239 Mariaun Road, Eunice, LA was arrested on December …
Ontario’s extended B-train permits available in January
TORONTO, Ont. — In Ontario, the new year will bring new permits for a newly approved trailer configuration. According to the Ontario Trucking Association, the Ontario Ministry of Transport is set to begin granting individual and fleet permits for the…
Ryder looks to help manage fuelling needs in waste segment
HOUSTON, Texas — Ryder Fuel Systems says it can help refuse fleets improve their fuelling processes and reduce costs. The company has produced a new white paper, Automated Fuel Management Services Deliver Results and Profitability in the Waste Industry, to…
Media Advisory – Container truck drivers to meet to discuss port protests
“A deal is a deal. Truck drivers have every right to expect that the wages and round-trip rates negotiated will be honoured,” said “We’re used to companies undercutting each other, but the BC government is undercutting the rates we negotiated with them…
Jost International produces 400,000th fifth wheel
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — Jost International recently shipped the 400,00th fifth wheel manufactured at its Greeneville, Tenn. facility. The milestone fifth wheel was installed on a Class 8 truck bought by Werner Enterprises. The company has been manufacturing Jost fifth wheels…