COMPETITION WATCH: Contrans announces MacKinnon van acquisition
WOODSTOCK, Ont. — It’s official: Contrans Group has acquired the van division of MacKinnon Transport. [Full Story]
NATSO Announces Support for Amber Alert Program
The NATSO Foundation announced that the truckstop and travel plaza industry will engage in efforts to recover abducted children through the Amber Alert program.
Mercer Embezzler Gets Maximum Sentence
A woman who embezzled more than $1 million from Kentucky-based Mercer Transportation was sentenced to 13 years in prison.
Clean Energy Unveils Backbone Network for Natural Gas Highway
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. unveiled the route plan for the first phase of 150 new LNG fueling stations along what it’s calling “America’s Natural Gas Highway.”
Kenworth announces 2012 Dealer Council members
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth has named its 2012 Kenworth Dealer Council members. [Full Story]
Former Roadway President to Replace Retiring Muhlschlegel at New Century Transportation
New Century Transportation Inc. announced its new chief executive officer will be Terrence M. Gilbert, former president of Roadway.
Marine Atlantic warns of significant rate increases
DIEPPE, N.B. — The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) is decrying impending Marine Atlantic rate increases for commercial vehicles. [Full Story]
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NC Opens More Roads to Doubles
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will now allow the operation of double-trailer combinations on several freeway routes in the eastern part of the state plus the Triangle area.
Minnesota Governor Addresses Infrastructure Problems With New Task Force
The day after announcing a $775 million jobs plan for Minnesota, Gov. Mark Dayton announced plans to establish the Commissioner’s Transportation Finance Advisory Group, a task force that will be responsible for recommending new ways to finance a bett…