New truck orders continue to be strong through November
COLUMBUS, Ind. — November orders for Classes 5-8 trucks marked the fifth strongest month on record and at 58,500 units, were up 48% over last November, according to preliminary data from ACT Research. Over the past 12 months, North American…
Pa. man fires rifle at neighbor stringing Christmas lights; Pa….
Here is a cautionary Christmas tale of the dangers of putting up holiday lights from Allegheny County. But it’s not what you think.
Will You Be Among Canada’s Top Fleets to Work for in 2015?
Trucking HR Canada is now accepting applications for the 2nd-annual Top Fleet Employers program, recognizing fleets with the best workplaces in Canada’s trucking industry. Online submissions are due at www.truckingHR.com by Feb. 27, 2015, with hard cop…
Eaton names new president of North American Truck
GALESBURG, Mich. – Eaton announced today that Pavan Pattada has been appointed president, North American Truck, effective January 1, 2015. Pattada was previously the senior vice-president, Corporate Supply Chain Management for Eaton. In his new role, he will report directly…
US trucking industry commits to hiring 100,000 veterans
ARLINGTON, Va. — The US trucking industry, through the American Trucking Associations, committed today to hiring 100,000 military veterans over the next two years. The effort is part of the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring 500,000 Heroes campaign. “There’s…
Prestone offers antifreeze/coolant maintenance kits and tools
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Prestone is now offering a new heavy-duty test kit, test strips and refractometer to help fleets better manage their antifreeze/coolant system. “These new Prestone Command heavy-duty testing products are the culmination of more than 100 years…
Trucker Says Boss Sexually Harrassed Him
An Alabama truck driver claims in a federal lawsuit that he was sexually harassed by his male supervisor, then threatened at gunpoint when he sought to report the behavior. In a complaint filed in the federal court in Birmingham, Ala., driver Richard H…
Manitoulin buys Canfleet Logistics
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Manitoulin Global Forwarding has announced the acquisition of Vancouver, B.C.-based Canfleet Logistics. Manitoulin’s latest acquisition adds to its rapidly expanding presence in Western Canada. Canfleet was identified as a good fit because of its “excellent export capabilities…
Pa. tractor-trailer driver admits drinking ‘9 to 12 beers’ when stopped by cops
If this isn’t a recipe for disaster on Pennsylvania roadways, nothing is: An Easton truck driver made a chilling admission to police in Northampton County. According to our sister website, LehighValleyLive.com , the trucker, Daniel Pfefferie, 54, said …
FedEx Freight Drivers Vote Down Teamsters in Louisville
The results in Louisville mark the third election in which FedEx Freight drivers have voted against the union. The Teamsters withdrew on the eve of elections in Middletown, Pennsylvania, South Newark, New Jersey, and Richmond, Virginia.