Will the World End Friday? It Would Without Trucks.
While the imminent end of the world is dubious at best, one thing is certain: If the nation’s 3 million trucks That’s the premise of Truckpocalypse, an infographic that walks the reader through the chaos that would ensue in the days and weeks after tru…
Polar Names Jim Bach Director of Materials
Polar Tank Trailer, a producer of dry and liquid bulk tank trailers, has hired Jim Bach as director of materials.
National Biodiesel Board Joins Diesel Technology Forum
The National Biodiesel Board, which represents more than 260 U.S. and international companies that produce and distribute renewable biodiesel fuel, is the newest allied member of the Diesel Technology Forum.
Navistar Reports $2.8 billion Fourth Quarter Loss
Navistar International reported a worse fourth-quarter loss than expected, thanks in part to a spike in warranty costs along with the weakened truck demand affecting all truck makers.The Lisle, Ill.-based truck and engine maker reported a fourth qua…
Thousands in Argentina slam govt’s economic policies
BUENOS AIRES: Thousands of left-wing labour activists descended on the Argentine capital on Wednesday to call for lower income taxes and register disapproval of with the government’s economic policies.
New York Metro Tolls Going up March 1
New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority board voted unanimously to approve a fare and toll increase for all MTA facilities. The new fare and toll rates go into effect on March 1, 2013.
Virginia Considers North-South Corridor
Virginia planning officials this week held open house meetings to get public input on a proposed multimodal North-South Corridor that would link I-95 with Dulles International Airport and could take pressure off the Capitol Beltway.
Shippers Conditions Index Improves, But Only Temporarily
FTR Associates’ Shippers Conditions Index for October improved month-over-month by nearly two points to a reading of -5.0, but FTR analysts predict the pendulum will soon swing back toward the carriers’ side of the equation.
Truckers Play It Safe, Stop Before Storm
The winter storm blowing across Kansas forced the closure of portions of several highways, including one of the state’s busiest.
Widow to fatal Highway 5A crash wants answers
A grieving Kamloops widow is worried the family of her deceased husband will be left in financial trouble after learning she won’t be able to sue the trucker she claims was responsible for her spouse’s death.