Trucktax launches new bookkeeping software for truckers
TORONTO, Ont. — Trucktax has introduced TruckersBooks, a bookkeeping management spreadsheet software customized for truckers. The software is designed to help truckers manage their bookkeeping information and source documents, as well as GST…
Oregon Adds Two New Electric Charging Stations
Two additional electric vehicle charging stations are now open in Oregon’s Willamette Valley along Interstate 5, extending the West Coast Electric Highway for EV owners. The new stations are located at the Pioneer Villa Truck Plaza in Halsey and at t…
Canadian Petroleum Products Institute honours best in West
CALGARY, Alta. — The Canadian Petroleum Products Institute honoured the best in the West at its Fuel Carrier Safety Awards (Western Division) luncheon in Calgary on Apr. 26.
Western Star Hopes New 4700 Series Tractor Will Boost Sales
By Tom Berg, Senior Editor Western Star executives hope a new regional-tractor version of their 4700 Baby 8 model will help with a new push for sales of their products.
Motor Carriers Asked to Weigh in on CSA
This week, the American Transportation Research Institute launched its second annual motor carrier survey to identify CSA impacts on trucking operations, as well as carrier perceptions and attitudes toward FMCSA’s maturing regulatory program.
Motor Carriers Asked to Weigh in on CSA
This week, the American Transportation Research Institute launched its second annual motor carrier survey to identify CSA impacts on trucking operations, as well as carrier perceptions and attitudes toward FMCSA’s maturing regulatory program.
Highway Fatalities to Reach Record Low
The number of highway deaths in the U.S. is on track to be at its lowest on record, according to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s early estimate of 2011 traffic fatalities.
Industry and Safety Groups Press for Recorder Mandate
Trucking and safety interests are pressing congressional negotiators to include an electronic onboard recorder mandate in the highway bill they are drafting. In a letter to leaders of the House-Senate conference committee, industry interest groups st…
Award for hero trucker who saved woman’s life
A lorry driver is to be honoured for his bravery after saving a woman’s life. Pino Contento, of Mold, was driving home in his wagon from London when he spotted a woman threatening to jump off the bridge at junction three of the M54 near Tong in Shropsh…
Stability Control Proposal Nearing Publication
A proposal to require stability control systems on heavy-duty tractors is nearing publication. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposal has been cleared by the White House Office of Management and Budget, the last step in the revie…