Foul Play Suspected in Missing Trucker Case
Orange County sheriff’s investigators asked today for the public’s help in tracking down a 28-year-old Laguna Hills truck driver, who has not been heard from since last month and is believed to be the victim of foul play.
Iowa 80 Truckstop to Add More Truck Parking
Iowa 80 Truckstop is in the process of adding 110 more truck parking spaces.
Illinois’ Arsenal Road Ramp to Open off of I-55
A new exit for Arsenal Road off of I-55 in Illinois is scheduled to open the week of Sept. 24.
Truckers urged to ‘Ditch the Pack!’ for a day during Driver Appreciation Week
The Truckload Carriers Assn. is encouraging all smokers affiliated with trucking – from dispatchers and drivers, to safety directors and executives – to reduce or completely quit smoking for one day on Sept.
ATA Safety Management Council Announces 2012 Award Recipients
ATA’s Safety Management Council announced its 2012 award winners at its Safety & Human Resources National Conference & Exhibition in Kansas City, Mo.
House Passes Continuing Resolution without MAP-21 Spending Levels
The House passed a six-month continuing resolution Thursday evening to fund the government until early 2013 — without incorporating the transportation funding levels enacted in the new transportation bill, MAP-21.
New CTHRC tools to help trucking companies hire and retain newcomers
The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) has unveiled a new series of tools it says will help trucking companies attract, hire and integrate Canada’s newcomers – a source of workers who are expected to play an…
Diesel prices rise only slightly
Once again this week, the price of diesel per gallon has gone up only marginally over last week. Prices rose only 0.3 cents per gallon on average to $4.14, which is an increase of approximately 30 cents over prices last year.
Governors Safety Group Calls for Ban on Handheld Cell Phones
During its recent annual meeting, the Governors Highway Safety Association strengthened its policy positions regarding distracted driving and drugged driving, including calling for a ban on handheld cell phones for all drivers.
Huge trailer, equipment auction coming to Alberta
LACOMBE, Alta. — Hundreds of trailers and other equipment items will be heading to the auction block in Alberta Sept. 27. Hosted by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the event will feature more than 250 equipment items to be sold at auction, as part…