Record audience gathers to talk ‘green’ trucks
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The general sentiment at this year’s Green Truck Summit, attended by more than 750 suppliers, regulators and environmentally-conscious fleet managers, was that alternative fuel vehicles have moved beyond the…
Energy independence must be part of US economic growth plan, Jeb Bush tells TCA
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Committing to energy independence is key to the long term revival of the US economy, former Florida governor Association convention Jeb Bush, told delegates attending the 74th annual Truckload Carriers Association (TCA).
OTA’s livestock division commended for excellence in animal transport
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Livestock Transporters’ Division (LTD) has received commendation from Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board Gerry Ritz for its efforts to…
Poll Explores Transportation Workers’ Sleep Habits
Nearly half of truck drivers in a recently survey say they rarely or never get a good night’s sleep, but that’s not much worse than non-transportation workers and better than train operators and pilots.
It’s time for the industry to put up or shut up, Salisbury tells TCA
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The trucking industry must work to drastically improve its image if it expects to deal with a more favorable legislative environment, Gary Salisbury, chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) told…
Superior Distributors Marks 50 Years of Business
Superior Distributors Inc. in Elmwood Park, N.J., is celebrating its 50th year in business.
Heavy Exposure to Diesel Exhaust Linked to Lung Cancer Death in Miners
In a study of non-metal miners in the United States, federal government scientists found that heavy exposure to diesel exhaust increased risk of death from lung cancer.
Heavy Exposure to Diesel Exhaust Linked to Lung Cancer Death in Miners
In a study of non-metal miners in the United States, federal government scientists found that heavy exposure to diesel exhaust increased risk of death from lung cancer. Researchers say the findings suggest other workers exposed to diesel exhaust coul…
Trucking conditions worsen in January: FTR report
NASHVILLE, Ind. — Trucking conditions worsened slightly in January, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index. In spite of the lower index to start the year (with a reading of 6.1), FTR is forecasting a slow climb to strongly positive…
Trucking conditions worsen in January: FTR report
NASHVILLE, Ind. — Trucking conditions worsened slightly in January, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index. In spite of the lower index to start the year (with a reading of 6.1), FTR is forecasting a slow climb to strongly positive…