Peterbilt Model 579 Receives Smartway Designation
Peterbilt’s new Model 579 received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay designation.
Barges and trains don’t deliver to Walmart (or the Euro equivalent)
Sounds like U.S. officials aren’t the only ones who think the answer to problems such as greenhouse gas pollution and congestion is to shift freight off of trucks.
Teen was behind wheel of big rig that killed two women
Authorities say a teenager was behind the wheel when his large truck veered into a highway shoulder and killed two North Texas women who were changing a tire on a Colorado freeway early Saturday.
Mercedes "Steals" the Show
By Sven-Erik Lindstrand, HDT European Editor Emphasizing environmentally friendly, fuel-efficient and safer vehicles, Daimler flashed highlights of its commercial vehicle brands in advance of the 64th IAA Commercial Vehicles show that will take place i…
Wanted: 200,000 truck drivers in an industry that is expanding
“The improving economy and increased attention on driver safety records and accountability, those two factors are really working together to tighten the market for drivers,” said American Trucking Association spokesman Sean McNally.
Semi Safety
Semi Drivers can be behind the wheel for 11 hours before taking a mandatory break.
Over and out: Durham’s fire communications will soon be encrypted like police
Over and out: Durham’s fire communications will soon be encrypted like police. OSHAWA — Matt Shaver is one of many local radio hobbyists concerned by plans for a new radio system that will encrypt all radio communications between Durham emergency resp…
Lorry driver spills 24 tons of sardines onto road after forgetting to close back doors
A truck driver caused caused a enormous traffic jam after he spilled 24 tons of sardines onto the road because he forget to close the back doors properly.
Greetings From Williston, North Dakota
In recession-strapped America, Williston, North Dakota, may be some kind of paradise: a town where oil jobs are plentiful, lap dances are cheap, and desperate – possibly meth-addicted – men can change their luck.
Police looking for clues after men tie up trucker, steal big rig
The man was pulling out onto Technology Park Drive, just after 1 a.m., when several cars pulled in front of him, according to Henrico police.