WIT Taking Nominations for 2012 "Influential Woman in Trucking" Award
For the second year in a row, the Women in Trucking Association and Navistar will recognize one woman with the 2012 award for “Influential Woman in Trucking.”
Truck drivers banned from using cell phones while driving
A new federal law is now in effect that bans commercial truck drivers from using cell phones while driving.
Truckers charged after scuffle on NC interstate
Police in Burlington say two truck drivers were apparently delivering fists instead of freight on Interstate 40/85. Staff Sgt.
New rules require more rest for truck drivers
Truck driver Francisco Ramirez told Eyewitness News he was driving from California to Florida on Wednesday.
Ferro to Address MTA Convention & Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show
FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro will address the opening session of the 50th Anniversary Mid-West Truckers Association Convention and Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show Feb. 3 in Peoria, Ill.
J.J. Keller and Associates Names New CEO
J.J. Keller and Associates has named James J. Keller as the company’s CEO, succeeding his brother Robert L. Keller, effective January 1, 2012.
Gem City Adds Full-Service Truck Tire Center
Gem City Tire, based in Dayton, Ohio, has opened its sixth full-service truck tire center in Sharonville, Ohio, a suburb of Cincinnati.
Accuride Boosts Aluminum Truck Wheel Capacity
Last year, Accuride significantly enhanced its capacity to make aluminum wheels for the commercial vehicle industry.
Equity Firm Buys Keen Transport
Los-Angeles based Platinum Equity has acquired Keen Transport Co., Carlisle, Pa., which includes Keen Transport Inc. and Cressler Trucking Inc.
Road funds at risk in some states over truck safety rule
Under the federal requirement that kicks in Jan. 30, truck drivers are to begin submitting their medical approval forms to state licensing offices, which are to enter the information in a nationwide database that also tracks things such as invalid lice…