Mack hosts driving skills challenge at Waste Expo
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Visitors to Waste Expo 2012 today and tomorrow will have the chance to showcase their skills at the Mack Driving Skills Safety Challenge. The competition allows drivers to show off their abilities to safely operate a Mack…
Saia, ABF Freight Report Contrasting 1Q Results
Two different LTL carriers, Saia Inc. and ABF Freight, reported opposite 1Q financial results. While Saia reported huge increases from 1Q 2011 to 1Q 2012, ABF Freight reported huge losses.
PR man who delivered millions of fans to cult haulage firm Eddie Stobart
In 2010, executives at Channel 5 were looking for a British version of their hit US import Ice Road Truckers.
Private Fleet Executives Honored
The National Private Truck Council and Heavy Duty Trucking honored six private fleet executives and one allied member with the 2012 NPTC Leadership Awards during the association’s annual convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Dot to seek truckers at job fair
Dot Transportation is looking to hire 50 regional truck drivers during a three-day job fair in Indianapolis.
Diesel Drops for Third Straight Week, Oil Falls Due to Europe Concerns
Gasoline and diesel fuel prices dropped again this week, according to the Energy Information Administration’s weekly fuel update. Oil prices fell because of continuing concerns over Europe’s economy.The average U.S. diesel price fallen for the third …
Failure to Communicate
How can you expect to maintain a good relationship if you never talk with your partner? This is where a marriage has something in common with your relationship with your drivers and owner-operators.
Truck driver arraigned in Payne murder
Rebecca “Becca” Payne’s father said Monday he and his wife feel “some measure of relief” now that police have charged two men with the murder of their daughter in her Boston apartment nearly four years ago.
Industry stakeholders bend government’s ear on plans for GHG emissions regs
WINNIPEG, Man. — Ottawa has encouraged industry feedback on its proposed legislation mirroring the US mandate to reduce heavy duty truck GHG emissions and government officials got an earful here today at a conference hosted by the University…
Rally for trucker who turned into Mexico ‘murder capital’
Family and friends of a Dallas truck driver locked up in a Mexican prison held a rally in Dallas imploring American officials to help.