OTA, Thunder Bay working towards solution to proposed truck ban
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Representatives from Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) met with officials in Thunder Bay this week to discuss alternatives to a proposed truck ban for one of the city’s favoured truck routes, Dawson Road.
Volvo truck breaks records as world’s fastest hybrid
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Proving hybrid technology doesn’t have to sacrifice power and speed, a Volvo truck – called the Mean Green – has broken its own records as the world’s fastest hybrid truck. The hybrid set new world…
Section of I-24 Closed in Nashville This Weekend
Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will close a 3-mile section of I-24 near downtown Nashville this weekend and more throughout the summer as the state replaces two aging bridges.
Live Radio Weather Special to Air for Truckers
SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking channel will air a live, call-in "Severe Weather Summit" today to help prepare professional truck drivers for dangers they may face on the road.
Port truckers continue their protest Thursday
KLANG: Hundreds of container truck drivers continued with their protest to highlight alleged exorbitant depot gate charges and delays that have affected their earnings.
In the wink of an eye
The after-effects of a serious crash can last years, or even a lifetime. The impact is entirely disproportionate to the time it takes for a crash scenario to develop. One instant you’re cruising down the road, the next you’re smashed to smithereens.
Cargo Securement: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You Under CSA
You can hide a multitude of sins inside a van trailer, but with an open deck trailer, any indiscretions are out in the open for all to see — including DOT roadside inspectors.
Witte Bros. plugs in to keep cold cargoes cold
You won’t hear many reefer diesels running in the yard at Witte Brothers Exchange in Troy, Mo., because the trailer-mounted units are plugged into electrical outlets and running on so-called standby power.
Trucker Buddy Launches Trucking Mentors Program
Trucker Buddy International is launching a new program called Trucking Mentors, directed at teaching high school students to drive safely around big rig trucks.
Love’s Opens 10 Oklahoma CNG Fueling Stations
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores announced a schedule of grand opening events for six of 10 new publicly accessible compressed natural gas fueling stations.