Class 8 Demand Remains Favorable Despite Dip in November Orders
After rising to their third highest net order volume of the year in October, Class 8 orders fell below trend in November, falling to their second lowest volume in 2011.
Church offers outreach to on-the-road truckers
Lead chaplain John Mitchell, left, works with Mary Dalton and Edna Mitchell, right, to pack gift bags to give truckers for Christmas.
Show your tires some TLC
When fuel prices began skyrocketing in the mid-2000s, it forced truck fleets to re-evaluate every aspect of how they consume the precious resource. Surcharges were put in place, drivers were trained on efficient driving and fuel-saving devices… [Full…
Joseph Rich Named August 2011 Trucker Buddy of the Month
Joseph Rich, a driver for Wayne Dalton Transportation, has been named Trucker Buddy of the Month for August 2011 after being nominated by Donna O’Connell, a fifth grade teacher at Wading River Elementary School in Wading River, N.Y.
US truck tonnage edges higher in November
ARLINGTON, Va. — US truck tonnage rose 0.3% in November after rising a revised 0.4% in October, according to the most recent figures from the American Trucking Associations. October’s increase was slightly less than the 0.5% gain ATA… [Full Story]
Polar Tank Trailer, IAM reach agreement on five-year labour contract
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Polar Tank Trailer and the International Associations of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) union have reached an agreement on a new five-year labour contract. The agreement was ratified Tuesday through a majority vote… [Ful…
Funding announced for pair of Manitoba-based intelligent transportation systems
WINNIPEG, Man. — The Government of Canada has announced new funding for two intelligent transportation systems (ITS) projects in Manitoba. [Full Story]
Research Could Lead to Fewer Accident-Prone Intersections
The difference between an intersection controlled by flashing lights and one controlled by a stop sign can play a big role in accident prevention, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin.
Bendix delivers millionth ABS-6 braking system
ELYRIA, Ohio — Bendix has marked a milestone with the delivery of its millionth Bendix ABS-6 braking system. The system is installed on Class 6, 7, and 8 air-brake tractor-trailers, trucks, motorcoaches, and specialty heavy-duty vehicles. [Full Story]
Poll Finds 77 Percent of Americans Oppose Raising the Gas Tax
A majority of Americans believe new transportation projects should be paid for with user-fees instead of tax increases, according to a new national Reason-Rupe poll of 1,200 adults on cell phones and land lines.