Police launch enforcement campaign: ‘Big trucks equal big blind spots’
Some truckers have a grim saying about cars that pass big rigs on the right. They warn: pass on the right if you want to die.
More Truckstops Add Shore Power
Shorepower Technologies announced 17 more truckstops have added electric plug-in power pedestals to their locations.
Westport Signs Development Agreement with Tata Motors
Westport Innovations Inc., a developer of natural gas engines, announced an agreement with Tata Motors to develop an engine for light- and medium-duty trucks and buses.
Bill Burns Receives Northwood University Honor
Northwood University honored HDA Truck Pride COO, Bill Burns, during its annual Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Awards.
Minnesota truckers express confidence despite sluggish economy
In a recent survey of Minnesota-based trucking fleets, some 60% said they expect modest economic growth to continue in 2013, which in turn is convincing some of them to add capacity to their operations next year.
Registration Opens for TMC’s 2013 Annual Meeting
Early-bird registration is now open for TMC’s 2013 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition, March 11-14, 2013 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Conference Center in Nashville, Tenn.
UPS orders 40 hydraulic hybrid delivery vehicles
GAFFNEY, S.C. — UPS has ordered 40 hydraulic hybrid walk-in vans from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.
Assorted Halloweenish Items
SCARY COSTUMES: A truck driver in New Hampshire said he was “surprised” late Tuesday night when a naked clown hopped into his truck and asked if he wanted to have sex.
Trailer Wizards appoints new Atlantic region leader
MONCTON, N.B. — Trailer Wizards has named Daran Ultican manager of its Moncton branch.
Washington State Chain Law Now in Effect
Beginning Nov. 1, Washington state law requires commercial vehicles and combinations of vehicles heavier than 10,000 pounds GVWR to carry sufficient tire chains.