June Spot Freight Volume Increases Year-over-Year, Dips Slightly from May
June spot freight numbers dropped from May, according to TransCore, despite setting a same-month record.
FMCSA Shuts Down Chameleon Carrier
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration shut down Alabama-based trucking company MTI Transportation LLC based on evidence that it was a chameleon operation for two unsafe carriers previously shut down by the agency.
Meritor offering new instructor-led training courses
TROY, Mich. — In addition its more than 100 online courses currently available through Meritor BullPen, Meritor is now offering new instructor-led training (ILT) courses. The in-person training courses are offered at the Meritor Tech Training…
Kenworth Plant Earns Environmental Honor
The Kenworth assembly plant in Renton, Wash., was recently honored with a 2011 Gold Award presented by the King County (Wash.) Industrial Waste Program.
Meritor presents remanufacturing as a way to reduce costs, go green
PLAINFIELD, Ind. — Going green may be fashionable right now, but sooner or later everyone will be doing it – not through choice, but through necessity. The thing is, going green is not just about social responsibility; if it’s done…
Sophie Muller Talks About Making Trucker-Themed Video for No Doubt’s ‘Settle Down’
When No Doubt finished recording Push and Shove , their first album in more than ten years, they turned to esteemed director and good friend Sophie Muller to direct the video for “Settle Down.” “I’ve worked with them so long, it was kind of natural tha…
Jost partners with Trans Canada Sales to expand distribution
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Jost International has expanded its distribution in Canada through an arrangement with Trans Canada Sales (TCSA). TCSA will represent Jost throughout Canada in an effort to increase customer support at fleets and dealers…
Meritor Offers Instructor-Led Training Courses
Meritor is offering several new in-depth, hands-on, instructor-led training courses.
Border Bridge Opponents Submit Signatures to Put it to a Popular Vote
Opponents to Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s recent deal with Canada to build a second bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, have submitted nearly twice as many signatures as needed to get the issue on the November ballot.
FMCSA Refocusing Attention in Safety Audits
HNI recently held a workshop called FMCSA Safety Audit Requirements and How to Prepare, featuring FMCSA and Wisconsin State Patrol officials talking about new policies and procedures in place.