Charity cleaning up trucking industry
Mississauga, Ont. – A new charitable initiative is finding support in the trucking community. The Trucks for Change Network, which became known for matching logistics service providers with non-profit organizations in need of those types of services, has launched a…
Truck/Car Speed Limit Differential to Drop in Some Parts of Illinois
The Illinois Trucking Association has been successful in getting the speed limit differential between cars and trucks reduced in some rural areas near Chicago, effective Jan. 1, 2015. On Tuesday, the Illinois House voted 103-12 to override Gov. Quinn’s…
Congress Poised to Increase Truck Driver Hours of Service In Aftermath of Tracy Morgan Truck Crash
Crash victims and organizations also pressed the Obama Administration to veto any spending bill that will result in more highway deaths and injuries. Corporate trucking and shipping interests are pushing a long and deadly “wish list” including allowing…
Fuel Hauler Leases 12 CNG Trucks from Ryder
Mansfield Energy Corp. has taken delivery of 12 compressed natural gas vehicles that will be used for bulk fuel hauling from fuel terminals to the company’s customers in and around the metro-Atlanta, Ga. area.
Trucker in I-17 accident pleads not guilty
PHOENIX – A truck driver arrested in a chain collision that killed one person and put another on life support has pleaded not guilty. The Arizona Republic reports that Brian J. Knoll pleaded not guilty at an arraignment in Maricopa County Superior Cour…
Volvo Trucks’ Virginia plant now powered by carbon-neutral electricity
DUBLIN, Va. – Electricity used at Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley (NRV) plant is now carbon neutral, the company announced today. As of November of this year, 100% of the electricity in the plant is generated by methane gas from 13…
Rock County trucker dies Sunday
A Rock County truck driver was found dead in his cab following a parking lot collision near Northfield Sunday night.
Twin Cities trucker points to brake trouble before hitting pickup, killing passenger
The bigger truck went through a stop sign at a western Wisconsin intersection. Pickup driver in serious condition at Regions.
Westport snaps up alt-fuel company
VANCOUVER, B.C. — Westport Innovations Inc. has picked up a European company known for its expertise in direct injection liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) technology. The company acquired Prins Autogassystemen Holding B.V. for €12.2 million (US$15.1 million). Prins, which is based…
Mack Trucks museum turns 30
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Mack Trucks Historical Museum turned 30 on Nov. 9. The museum, based in Allentown, Pa., celebrates 114 years of Mack history. “Through its many exhibits and displays, the Mack Museum brings to life the rich history…