Trucker dies in cold snap
A truck driver, 62, passed out and died after trying to restart his rig that had stalled in the snow and ice outside Bologna.
Xtra Lease Orders 9,400 New Trailers for 2012
Xtra Lease ordered 9,400 new vans and reefers for 2012. The new models will replace many older model trailers that will be sold or re-designated as cartage or storage trailers.
North Dakota Seasonal Highway Load Restrictions Begin Feb. 8
The North Dakota Department of Transportation will place seasonal load restrictions on highways in southwestern North Dakota beginning Feb. 8. at 7 a.m. CST.
Cass Freight Index: Slight Decline in Freight Shipments, Expenditures Flat in January
January saw a slight decline in freight shipments compared to December, with freight expenditures essentially flat, according to January’s Cass Freight Index Report.
Paccar Recalls Trucks with Problematic Bendix Air-Brake Valve
Paccar Inc., one of several manufacturers whose trucks are affected by problems with a Bendix air-brake valve, has issued a recall that includes 21 Kenworth and Peterbilt models.
Healthy Trucking Summit Planned for April
The Healthy Trucking Association of America’s fourth annual Healthy Trucking Summit will take place April 24-26 in Atlanta at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center.
COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac takes 29% stake in Northern Resource Trucking
CALGARY, Alta. — Trimac Transportation has entered into an agreement to acquire 29% of Northern Resource Trucking. [Full Story]
FTR Reports Preliminary Class 8 Orders for January
Preliminary data shows January Class 8 truck total net orders of 24,906 units for all major North American OEM’s, according to FTR Associates.
Distracted-driving series by MLive Media Group sparks reader reaction, sometimes outrage
Kelsey Raffaele’s last words to a friend on her cellphone were, “Oh sh–, I’m going to crash.” The 17-year-old said it twice.
ATD Chairman: 'Change Will Come With or Without Us’
In his last speech as chairman of the American Truck Dealers, Utah commercial truck dealer Kyle Treadway urged dealers to embrace the many changes affecting heavy- and medium-duty truck retailing, including the introduction of new federal regulations…