Gravel haulers interrupt truck inspections in Milton, North Bay
MILTON, Ont. — Truck inspection activities have been ground to a halt at the Trafalgar South Inspection Station over the past two days, as disgruntled gravel haulers have overtaken the site to protest overloading by customers and overzealous…
Report: Florida Troopers Erred Before Jan. Crashes
A report released by Florida state investigators Thursday is faulting the Florida Highway Patrol for reopening a foggy stretch of I-75 that was later the scene of of a series of crashes that killed 11 people on Jan. 29.
Highway Bill Conferees Face Tough Funding Issues but Share Some Common Ground on Policy
The House and Senate have chosen their conferees for negotiations on the highway bill. They have until June 30 to work out a deal or pass another extension.The conferees’ toughest challenge will be to agree on the duration and funding of the bill, bu…
Mac Tools Launches Macsimizer Tool Box
Mac Tools now offers the MB7432 Macsimizer Tool Box. It features a push-to-open laptop storage drawer with two outlets and a USB and Internet connection the company says is not available in competitors’ tool boxes.
Costco "Hot Fuel" Settlement Approved
In an approved settlement for a lawsuit over hot fuel, Costco Wholesale Corp. has agreed to convert gas pumps in some states during the next five years to automatically compensate for expansion in fuel due to changing temperatures, reports the Kansas…
Costco "Hot Fuel" Settlement Approved
In an approved settlement for a lawsuit over hot fuel, Costco Wholesale Corp. has agreed to convert gas pumps in some states during the next five years to automatically compensate for expansion in fuel due to changing temperatures, reports the Kansas…
Volvo Sees Promising Future for Bio-DME as a Vehicle Fuel
Volvo’s European Bio-DME project, which aims to assess whether there is a market for Bio-DME (Di-Methyl-Ether) for commercial vehicles, shows promise, the company says.
The successful salesperson
Is selling in the trucking industry nothing more than pricing?
Problem of fatigue highlighted by fatal train crash
Federal investigators’ conclusion that both operators of a Burlington Northern Santa Fe freight train fell asleep before a fatal wreck last year has revived concerns that led to rules restricting hours of airline pilots and truck drivers.
Problem of fatigue highlighted by fatal train crash
Federal investigators’ conclusion that both operators of a Burlington Northern Santa Fe freight train fell asleep before a fatal wreck last year has revived concerns that led to rules restricting hours of airline pilots and truck drivers.