U.S., Mexico to Announce Pre-Border Inspections for Mexican Trucks
Cargo on some Mexican trucks headed to the U.S. may soon be inspected by American officials before trucks get to the border, allowing the trucks to skip long lines at ports of entry.
Shippers Conditions Index for September Same as August
FTR Associates’ Shippers Conditions Index for September basically remained unchanged from August with a reading of 6.9, indicating stable but slightly tight truck capacity.
Police sirens, Quiet-Zone crossing could be factors in Texas truck-train tragedy
Many thoughts went through my head when I first heard about the tragic train-truck collision in Midland, Texas, on Nov. 15: Oh, those poor military guys and their families! How could this happen? How could the truck driver mess up like this?
Cameras guard drivers from exhausted truckers
If you ever get nervous driving past a semi-truck, a high-tech web of gadgets could keep you safe.
U.S. trucker was caught possessing child porn
An American truck driver has been sentenced to two years in jail after being caught crossing the border at Beaver Creek with more than 100 images of child pornography.
Texas trucker released from Mexican prison
A Texas truck driver who says he made a wrong turn into Mexico with a trailer full of ammunition has been released from prison but remains in the custody of immigration authorities, U.S. officials said Friday.
Fort Garry Industries acquires Pinwood Truck Parts
SARNIA, Ont. — Fort Garry Industries has announced it has reached a binding agreement to acquire an equity share in Pinwood Truck Parts.
Linde Teams With C Cross Transporation to Demonstrate LNG Mobile Fueling Unit
Linde North America, a gases and engineering company, reported a successful trial of its liquefied natural gas mobile fueling unit. The Linde mobile fueler allows customers to test the feasibility of using LNG as an alternative to fuels such as diesel.
Zurich Canada teams up with Verisk to combat cargo, equipment theft
TORONTO, Ont. — Zurich Canada is working with Verisk Crime Analytics divisions CargoNet and the National Equipment Register (NER) to combat cargo and heavy equipment theft. The CargoNet and NER programs are built around national property…
Registration Now Open for 15 University of the Aftermarket Online Courses
The University of the Aftermarket is now registering aftermarket industry professionals for 15 online courses that will begin Jan. 14, 2013.