PeopleNet founder named GM of parent company Trimble
SUNNYVALE, Cal. — Ron Konezny, founder and CEO of PeopleNet, has been appointed general manager of parent company Trimble’s worldwide transportation and logistics operations, the company announced. [Full Story]
Marsh renews sponsorship of Best Fleets to Drive For program
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Marsh Canada has re-upped as a sponsor with the Truckload Carriers Association’s Best Fleets to Drive For program. [Full Story]
Parked Next Door: A Study in Engine Apps
The other day, a remodeling contractor was working at the next-door neighbors’ house and I eyeballed the two trucks that he sent his workers and supplies in.
Romney Says Borrowing OK for Infrastructure
As our elected officials on Capitol Hill continue to kick the can down the road on a highway bill, one presidential hopeful was caught on tape saying as much as he hates borrowing, transportation infrastructure might be one place it makes sense.
What’s a Good Driver?
Everybody wants good truck drivers these days. Funny thing though, the recruiting ads are usually desperately short on specifics. So what is a good driver? Let’s ask a few of the many masters that drivers serve in the course of their duties.
Jacksonville trucker involved in fatal crash in Brevard
A Jacksonville truck driver was involved in an early Tuesday accident in Brevard County that left a 47-year-old Melbourne man dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Letters: A present for truckers
Although not everyone knows about it, Congress and President Obama gave Vermonters an early Christmas present last month.
Joseph Rich Awarded Trucker Buddy of the Month for August…
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 Wadding River Elementary School in Wading River, N.Y. O’Connell explains…
Pilot Flying J Opens Travel Centers in Nevada, Mo., Marion, Ill.
On Dec. 19, Pilot Flying J open two new full-service travel centers in the Midwest.
Truckers for Troops Campaign Raises Thousands for Care Pa…
The fifth annual Truckers for Troops campaign succeeded in passing last year’s amount in dollars raised with $73,560 going to care packages for military personnel stationed in combat areas overseas.