Seven Dealers Nominated for National Truck Dealer of the Year
Seven commercial truck dealers from the United States and Canada were nominated by their peers for a national industry award presented by the American Truck Dealers and Heavy Duty Trucking magazine.
TCA Encourages Industry to View, Share New Highway Angel Video
The Truckload Carriers Association is asking everyone in trucking to help change the public’s perception of trucking by watching Lindsay Lawler’s brand new “Highway Angel” music video on YouTube.
Esco Enters Commercial TPMS Market
The new Commercial Truck TPMS System with Hook & Go features will measure and record tire pressures and internal temperatures.
Occupy Denver to Picket Colorado Walmart Distribution Center tomorrow.
In response to rumors, lies, and hearsay that have circulated regarding the 12/12 Walmart Action, we, as the General Assembly of Occupy Denver and the planners of the action in Loveland, hereby reaffirm that the 12/12 Action is and has always been a no…
Anti-Wall Street activists look to block West Coast ports
Anti-Wall Street protesters, hoping to briefly cripple a key supply chain of American commerce and re-energize their movement, plan to attempt to block major West Coast ports on Monday.
Melbourne trucker survives fireball
A 35-year-old Melbourne truck driver is lucky to be alive after his petrol tanker burst into a massive fireball at a petrol station in the suburb of Rowville.
Highway 51/29 project credited for improved commerce, safety
Businesses that regularly use the rebuilt Highway 51-Highway 29 corridor can move goods more quickly and safely through the Wausau metro area than before, saving them time and money, officials said.
Cellphone ban for truckers inspires mixed opinions
Underwriters, trucking companies and industry groups have mixed opinions on the merits and potential impact of a new federal rule prohibiting commercial truckers and bus drivers from using hand-held cellphones while driving.
Forecasting for 2012 proving a challenge?
TORONTO, Ont. — These are very uncertain times for the trucking industry and business growth predictions for 2012 are proving very challenging. [Full Story]
Occupiers plan Monday rally at port
Hundreds of members of the Occupy movements in Los Angeles, Long Beach and Orange County are preparing to converge Monday at the nation’s busiest port complex in an attempt to draw attention to perceived economic disparity and a host of social issues.