Rudy Giuliani Speaking At Vipar Conference
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will be the keynote speaker at Vipar Heavy Duty’s Annual Business Conference in Marco Island, Fla. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the conference taking place from Oct. 19-24 at the Marco Island Marriott.
House Ethics Committee Will Review Petri Allegations
Following a finding by investigators that Rep. Tom Petri, R-Wisc., may have violated House rules, the Committee on Ethics decided to continue its review of charges that Petri improperly acted on behalf of companies in which he had a financial interest….
Expect Delays on I-35W Near Minneapolis Oct. 3-6
Divers traveling southbound on Interstate 35W in northeast Minneapolis will see detours from Oct. 3-6 while repair crews work. Traffic will be diverted to southbound Highway 280 and westbound Interstate 94. Access to eastbound Highway 36 from southboun…
Healthy Demand Overall for Trucks in September
Demand for commercial vehicle sales in September was up 21% from a year ago according to the latest report from ACT Research. “Class 8 orders continued to be booked ahead of seasonal expectations,” said Kenny Vieth, president and senior analyst of ACT.
Burlington Skyway crash: Driver to face additional charges
The driver of the dump truck has been charged with one count of impaired operation of a motor vehicle and one count of blood alcohol level exceeding 80 milligrams while operating a motor vehicle. The driver of a dump truck that smashed into the iron su…
As Fuel Declines, Truckload Rates Remain Steady
As fuel costs fell last week, truckload rates remained steady across all major equipment types, according to a report by DAT. From Sept.
Warrant issued for trucker in deadly collision
AN Alberta truck driver accused of causing a deadly crash near Headingley is now wanted on a Canada-wide warrant after failing to show up for his trial this week. Randolf Enns, 34, was supposed to appear in court Wednesday to deal with a charge of dang…
Expanding U.S. economy exposes rising truck driver shortage
As the U.S. economy firms, with consumer demand and housing starts rising, trucking companies are finding themselves scrambling to find drivers to bring goods to market. The industry is short about 35,000 truck drivers, according to industry lobby grou…
Truckers Ask for Transparency on Border Program
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is asking the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to be transparent about its findings and conclusions on a failed border crossing program that ended this year. The United States-Mexico Cross B…
To Reverse Driver Shortage, Trucking Industry Steers Women To Jobs
The trucking industry is short about 30,000 drivers nationwide, says the American Trucking Association. Women are joining the ranks to help fill the void.