Arpin International Opens Office in Arizona
Arpin International Group has opened a new branch office in Phoenix, the company’s first in Arizona, to accommodate its growing operation in the Southwest. The office is at 11225 N. 28th Drive.
Former Trucker Dances His Way To 100 Pound Weight Loss
A former truck driver from Hamilton says dancing helped him lose 100 pounds. At an all time high as a truck driver who spent a lot of time sitting and eating on the job John Drury, known as “Big John” weighed just under 400 pounds.
Watch for Highway Restrictions During Chicago NATO Summit
The Illinois DOT says during the NATO Summit in Chicago May 20-21, it’s best to avoid the city, especially downtown and South Loop, during that week. It’s also placing certain restrictions (with no permit loads) on oversize and overweight loads.
Truck Sales Help Daimler Post Profit for First Quarter
Boosted by booming sales for Daimler Trucks and Mercedes-Benz cars, Daimler reported positive numbers for 1Q 2012 despite higher spending.
FMCSA Cracks Down on Reincarnated Carriers
A new rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration makes it tougher for carriers that have been sanctioned to reincarnate themselves under a new identity.The agency last week posted a final rule that changes its procedures in several ar…
Windsor Truckers Back to Work After Stoppage
The 140 truckers hauling dirt and gravel to the Windsor-Essex Parkway are back to work after they halted work on Friday in protest of unfair wages.
Drivers Get to Show Off in Driving Skills Safety Challenge
The Mack Driving Skills Safety Challenge, scheduled for May 1-2 at Waste Expo 2012 in Las Vegas, allows drivers to show off how to safely operating refuse and recycling routes while competing for prizes.
More Fleets Report Positive 1Q Financials
(UPDATED) Most carriers are reporting positive first quarter financial results, and some are setting records with their numbers. Paccar, P.A.M, UPS, Old Dominion, Ryder, Celadon, Knight, Landstar and Universal Truckload all reported increased revenu…
COMPETITION WATCH: Consolidated Fastfrate to build new Regina cross-dock facility
REGINA, Sask. — Consolidated Fastfrate (CFF) has announced plans to move into Regina’s Global Transportation Hub with a 10,000 sq.-ft. cross-dock facility.
New Jersey Congressmen Call for Suspension in Toll Hikes
Several New Jersey Congressmen asked the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to delay a second round of toll hikes scheduled for December until the agency can prove it has its finances in order, reports New Jersey’s Star-Ledger.”The planned tol…