ODFL Opening New Memphis Terminal
The company said it invested more than $30 million in the 267-door facility after four years of record growth at the previous location. With 416 employees currently, Old Dominion plans to create over 100 new jobs in Memphis over the next two years.
Mandatory Driver Training: About Time
Two days after the Toronto Star published an article on truck-driver training and licensing, one that exposed to the public some pretty dirty laundry, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca said he would work towards mandatory entry-level…
Truck drivers block Dublin Port
Truck drivers have blocked lorries from leaving Dublin Port in protest at higher road tax for trucks in the Republic of Ireland compared to the UK. The Irish Road Haulage Association says it costs five times more to tax a six-axle truck registered in t…
Salina Tech works to start trucking institute
The Salina Journal reported that the program was discussed last week during a meeting with needy employers. Vice president of instruction Pedro Leite said the technical school is looking for seed money.
Meet our heavy-hauling highway queens
Sharon Middleton and Shelley Farqhuar of Whiteline Transport, among a growing number women driving trucks for a living. Picture: Matt Turner IT’S bloody hot and often dusty, the hours are long, and the flies are out of control, but there’s clearly some…
Hendrickson Schedules Suspension Training for November
The Hendrickson Vehicle Suspension Institute scheduled the next date of its heavy-duty suspension training program for November 18-20. There will be two separate sessions at Eastern Main Community College in Bangor, Maine.
HELP Inc. Names New Regional Director
HELP Inc. , a growing non-profit public/private partnership that provides PrePass weigh station bypass and other truck safety and efficiency services, announced the appointment of Terry Maple as the new regional director who will cover several northern…
Kenworth System Coaches Driver Performance
Kenworth added the Driver Performance Assistant option for new T680 and T880 models equipped with Paccar MX-13 engines and automated transmissions. The system is part of the Driver Performance Center which tracks vehicle efficiency statistics.
Nominate HDT’s 2015 Truck Fleet Innovators
We are now accepting nominations for Heavy Duty Trucking’s 2015 Truck Fleet Innovators which honors the most innovative leaders in the industry. We want to find leaders who have found innovative solutions for recruiting and retaining drivers, fuel econ…
Milan Jobs
PAYING JOBS ARE HEADING TO NEW MEXICO. AN OIL COMPANY ANNOUNCED IT WANTS TO SET UP SHOP IN THE SMALL TOWN OF MILAN, JUST A FEW MINUTES FROM GRANTS.