Booker fights to keep sleep rules for truckers
Truckers drive on an interstate highway. Congress is considering whether to suspend rules affecting when they must rest between trips.
Maxim pancake breakfast raises $20,050
Now in its 14th year, Maxim Truck & Trailer’s annual charity Pancake Breakfast raised over $20,000 for the Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg.
Kansas City Trucker Sentenced in Conspiracy to Steal Trucks, Trailers & Cargo
A Kansas City, MO, truck driver was sentenced in federal court Monday for his role in a 14-year-long conspiracy to steal more than $1 million worth of trucks and trailers and their cargo. Kansas City, MO – infoZine – Kenneth Ray Borders, 43, of Kansas …
US does away with most vehicle inspection reports
WASHINGTON – Washington is eliminating the need to file the majority of inspection reports. Under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) No-Defect Driver-Vehicle Inspection Report rule, as of December 18, when a driver completes a pre- or post-trip inspection…
Freight volumes declined in November
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — There was a dip in freight volumes last month. According to TransCore LinkLogistics’ Canadian Freight Index, November showed an 11% decline in volumes versus October 2014. That result, however, was offset by the finding that in a…
NationaLease Releases Emergency Road Service App
NationaLease released its Emergency Road Service Mobile App which gives drivers access to the service through smartphones and tablets. The app was created in a matter of weeks using the Snappii Mobility Platform which requires no code produce apps, the…
West Coast Port Congestion: A Lesson in Risk Management
Argue all you want about the reasons behind gridlock at U.S. West Coast ports, but one conclusion is inescapable: it proves the need for effective supply-chain risk management. Few could have predicted the severity of the problem.
Pilot Logistics Services Merges with Thomas Petroleum
Pilot Logistics Services and Thomas Petroleum completed a merger which will combine both companies into Pilot Thomas Logistics. The merged company will be headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
Lakeland resident blames signal for train crash
Lakeland resident blames signal for train crash A Lakeland resident says a railroad signal does not give truckers enough time to pass the crossing. Check out this story on wtsp.com: http://on.wtsp.com/1D0umbB A Lakeland resident blames a signal for not…
Celebration of Life to honour Mike Pennington Dec. 12
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — A celebration of life will be held Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. in honour of D. Mike Pennington, a longtime industry advocate and public relations professional who died suddenly last week. The celebration will be held…