Volvo Group donates $100,000 to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Volvo Group is contributing $100,000 in support of Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts by the American Red Cross, the City of New York, and the City of Allentown, Pa.
Port of Oakland shutdown brings union, port officials to bargaining table
After seeing its maritime operations shut down Tuesday, the Port of Oakland agreed to talk with the union representing its public service staff, thanks in large part to Oakland Mayor Jean Quan.
Truckers Urged to Prepare for New Traffic Patterns on Capital Beltway
The Virginia Department of Transportation is encouraging truckers driving through Northern Virginia to prepare for the major traffic changes on the Capital Beltway due to the opening of the 495 Express Lanes.
Sandy Affects October Truck Tonnage Figures
Superstorm Sandy helped drive tonnage figures down in October, resulting in the lowest level for the American Trucking Associations’ seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index since May 2011.
Schneider Launches Used Fleet Truck Sales
Schneider National recently expanded its tractor purchase offerings for owner-operators, fleets and wholesalers.
Police launch major crackdown on rogue truckers across Merseyside
Rogue truckers bringing guns, drugs and contraband into Merseyside are being targeted by law enforcement agencies during a 12-month crackdown.
States looking at highway funding
Increasing fuel taxes may be a near-taboo topic on Capitol Hill, but as state legislators and governors look to 2013 budgets and highway funding, a number are considering raising state fuel taxes to pay for needed infrastructure work.
Odessa Long-Haul Trucker Pleads Guilty To Cocaine Trafficking Charges
A Former Odessa long-haul trucker has pleaded guilty to federal cocaine trafficking charges.
Trucker Linked to Kirkland Smuggling Ring Convicted on ‘BC Bud’ Charges
A Canadian truck driver involved in a drug smuggling ring led by a Kirkland man has been convicted in federal court of conspiracy to distribute marijuana for allegedly smuggling thousands of pounds of “BC bud” into the United States.
Kinedyne Names Wolford VP of Sales and Marketing
Kinedyne Corp. announced the promotion of Paul Wolford to vice president of sales and marketing.