B.C. Transport Minister puts speed limiter concerns to rest
VICTORIA, B.C. — The North American Truckers Guild (NATG) says it has been assured by B.C. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom that there are no plans to implement speed limiter legislation in that province. [Full Story]
COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce wraps up Quik X acquisition
MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce has announced it ha finalized its acquisition of Quik X. [Full Story]
Pennsylvania Turnpike in Danger of Becoming Insolvent
Pennsylvania Auditor General, Jack Wagner, says the State General Assembly must amend or appeal a rule requiring the Turnpike Commission to provide $450 million a year in infrastructure funding to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
December’s Class 8 Orders Higher Than Expected
December saw a slight rise in the number of net orders for Class 8 trucks in North America.
YRC to Sell Roadway Headquarters in Akron
YRC Worldwide Inc. is selling its former Akron, Ohio headquarters. The building that once housed truckload giant, Roadway, will be sold to Stuart Lichter, the developer behind the Goodyear headquarters in Akron.
Bulgarian, Romanian Hauliers Get Easier Ride
Not long ago it was fears of Polish plumbers and other tradesmen putting their western counterparts out of work.
Class 8 Orders Make Strong Bounce Back
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TxDOT extends reduced tolls for trucker drivers
Truck drivers will continue to pay reduced toll rates until Jan. 25 after TxDOT extended the promotion on the State Highway 130 and State Highway 455E toll roads.
Women truckers take the road
Confident. Dawn and Catherine are among 60 graduates who trained to become truckers as part of a Queen’s Park funded program.
Truck News searching for Owner/Operator of the Year
TORONTO, Ont. — Truck News magazine is once again asking for nominees for its Owner/Operator of the Year award. The award program, now in its 19th year, is given to an owner/operator who exemplifies professionalism while also demonstrating a… [Full …