Talks resume on Sunday but strike still crippling ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Contract talks between striking clerical workers and the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach resumed on Sunday but the labor action continues to cripple these two ports critical to the North American supply chain.
Toll Increases Take Effect On Port Authority Crossings
Many motorists are unhappy about the tolls, but truckers especially are displeased with the increases, WCBS 880’s Monica Miller reported.
Women detail abuse by ‘monster’
Michael Cooper could be charming, even charismatic in his courtship of women. The wicked streak emerged later, along with beatings when he had been drinking and the constant threat of violence should they ever leave, according to three women who each h…
I-95 crash leaves trucker dead
A North Carolina truck driver was killed early Saturday after a car rolled over and collided with his vehicle parked in an I-95 rest area.
Get ready for lights
The trophies are ready for distribution at the fun-inspired, community-oriented competition of the Trucker’s Light Parade beginning this afternoon at 5:30 p.m. at the Ukiah Airport, following State Street north and finishing at Jensen’s Restaurant &…
Wakefield Canada wins two workplace-oriented awards
TORONTO, Ont. — Wakefield Canada has won two recent awards for its corporate culture and human resources practices.
jailed after missing pork turns up in Arkansas
The port was picked up in South Carolina Nov. 13 and was to be driven to Florida.
Spence Appointed NationaLease VP-National Accounts
M. Jeffrey Spence has been named vice president of national accounts for NationaLease, a North American full-service truck leasing organization.
Daimler Celebrates 100,000th Cascadia From Plant in Mexico
Daimler Trucks North America is celebrating the production anniversary of its plant in Saltillo, Mexico, with the 100,000th Freightliner Cascadia to roll off the floor.
Smith Electric to Open Manufacturing Facility in Chicago
Smith Electric Vehicles announced that it will open an electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Chicago, after Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a voucher system created to accelerate the conversion from diesel to all-electric commercial vehicles.