Diesel and Gas Prices Down, Oil Hits 2012 Low
Gasoline and diesel fuel prices dropped for the fourth straight week, and the price of oil hit its lowest point this year due to more concerns over the state of Europe’s economy.
History in high-rez
If you’re interested in trucking history or just enjoy photos of old trucks, here’s a website for you: Shorpy Historical Photo Archive
Industry and Safety Groups Press for Recorder Mandate
By TruckingInfo Staff Trucking and safety interests are pressing congressional negotiators to include an electronic onboard recorder mandate in the highway bill they are drafting.
Trucker in fatal Pa. crash gets 18-month sentence
A truck driver already sentenced to state prison after his faulty brakes caused a fatal crash on a suburban Philadelphia expressway has now been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison.
Whatever happened to the ‘thinking driver’?
Just the other day while heading down to Queen’s Park to meet and talk with the Minister of Transportation , I encountered a number of “boneheaded” moves by truckers and motorists alike.
ATA, industry groups issue letter supporting proposed EOBR mandate
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations, along with several other industry and advocacy groups, is urging the retention of the US Senate’s proposed mandate for electronic logging devices.
Watch This Flood-Stranded Trucker Lounge Atop His Semi And Chat On His Phone [Video]
If you’re ever stuck on top of a tractor trailer in a huge flood, take this guy as a shining beacon of inspiration.
NAL Insurance forms partnership with Contractor Management Services
PEORIA, Ariz. — NAL Insurance has formed a new partnership with Contractor Management Services (CMS), where CMS will provide NAL’s independent contractor (IC) and carrier clients with financial protections and solutions using its…
Utility Trailer wins award for championing PSI technology
SAN ANTONO, Texas — Pressure Systems International (PSI) presented Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company with its 2011 Athena Award presented at the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association meeting April 20. The award is given by PSI each year…
OTA pushing for speedy resolution between aggregate haulers, MTO
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association says there is no reason why the issues that lead to a dispute between aggregate haulers and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation can’t be resolved quickly.