The heavy fog that covered most of Eastern Iowa makes this sign hard to see from the road
The dense fog that covered most of Eastern Iowa caused dangerous conditions on the roads Friday morning. More than 40 schools were canceled or delayed, and the fog caused headaches in other areas as well.
Driver Aids Children in Fatal Accident
David Ragland was named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association for his actions in aiding two children in the aftermath of a fatal accident. Ragland was driving westbound on Interstate 40 near Jackson, Tenn., when he saw a car in the east…
Okanagan College meets industry demand with tuition-free truck driver training program
In the provincial government’s Labour Market Outlook 2022, transport truck drivers were identified as number two in the top 10 most-needed professions. It’s estimated that the province will need a whopping 18,000 drivers by 2022.
B.C. creates commissioner to enforce Port Metro Vancouver trucking rules, prevent future shutdowns
More than 20,000 young people filled Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Wednesday, Oct. 22 for We Day, a free event that students have to earn their way into, by providing local and global service. Students from 880 schools are attending, from all across B.C…
MnDOT urges caution after truckers hit seven bridges
After seven bridges across the state were hit by truckers in the past month, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is cautioning truck drivers to take extra care. MnDOT is using social media and e-mail to alert truckers that all bridges in the sta…
Bull Mastiff Reunited With Owners Thanks to Good Samaritan Trucker
A bull mastiff named Koda traveled cross-country with a Nebraska truck driver to be reunited with his Arizona family on Monday. Koda lost his family, Dani and Jason Windham, on the couple’s wedding day on Aug. 4, the Lincoln Journal Star reported .
Province legislates rates for container truckers
The province has introduced legislation aimed at stabilizing the turbulent container trucking business and avoid a repeat of last spring’s strike that disrupted goods shipping through Port Metro Vancouver. The legislation extends minimum rates to more …
Trucker arrested for attempted enticement of a child
A Kansas man is now in trouble with local law enforcement after allegedly attempting to entice a child online. Starting in October, the Kirksville Regional Computer Crimes Unit began an investigation into online predators who were attempting to locate …
Martin Srodin, 46, Killed by Semi Truck Driver in Glendale Crosswalk
Martin Srodin, whose path is indicated in white, was killed by a trucker making a left turn in Glendale this morning. Semi truck drivers have killed at least eight NYC pedestrians since January 2012.
Meek Named Celadon COO, Executive Vice President
“Eric’s well-deserved promotion to chief operating officer places the company’s day-to-day operations under smart, solid management,” said President, Chief Executive Officer and Director Paul Will.