Michelin, TIA Release CSA Tire Inspection Training Video
In conjunction with Tire Safety Week, Michelin North America and the Tire Industry Association have partnered on a free training video for the tire and transportation industries. “CSA Tire Inspection” covers the guidelines for inspecting truck tires …
Canadian Judge Rules Against Speed Limiters
An Ontario trial judge recently tossed out a ticket under the province’s speed limiter legislation, ruling that speed limiters are unsafe and violate a truck driver’s right to personal safety. However, advocates for the devices say the ruling does no…
Truck speed limiters unconstitutional, court rules
An Ontario law that limits large trucks to a speed of 105 km/h is unconstitutional, a justice of the peace has ruled, Truck driver Gene Michaud of St.
Navistar Reports Worse-Than-Expected Results, Makes Management Changes
Navistar’s stock plummeted yesterday after it announced a $172 million loss for the second quarter and that it was making management changes, calling its first-half results “unacceptable.”
Louisiana Bill Would Require Natural-Gas Vehicles for State Agencies
In an effort to promote Louisiana’s natural gas resources, state lawmakers have proposed a bill would require state agencies to purchase natural gas and/or bi-fuel vehicles.
Teamsters to Open Early Negotiations with UPS
Teamster leaders voted unanimously to start early negotiations Sept. 27 for the national UPS and UPS Freight contracts covering about 250,000 union members nationwide.
Shell, TA Team up to Offer LNG
Shell and TravelCenters of America announced that starting in 2013, they plan to sell liquefied natural gas to on-highway customers through the existing network of full-service TA and Petro fueling centers. (LNG is viewed as a more suitable alternati…
Owner-Operators: Today’s New Breed
There are three kinds of people in this world: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen and those who wonder what happened. The recent recession culled many owner-operators from the latter category.
The Whys and Hows of Investing in Technician Training
Starting this summer, the nearly 200 technicians who work for Inland Truck Parts at its locations in 10 states across the central U.S. will be heading to the Kansas City area to train in a new, dedicated training facility, complete with classroom spa…
Taking back your fitness series: A different set of wheels
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