Spotlight on HoS changes preventing progress in other safety areas: ATA
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations says the focus on “unnecessary” changes to current Hours-of-Service by advocacy groups and the current leadership at the Department of Transportation has prevented progress on a number of… [Full St…
Major renovations slated for two bridges at US-Canada border
LEWISTON, N.Y. — Major renovations to the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge and the Peace Bridge have been announced as part of the new cross-border management agreement between Canada and the US. The renovations are part of a new border security plan… [Ful…
Correction: All Modes Not Responsible in SC Johnson Kickback Case
On Nov. 28, Truckinginfo.com, in the article “Jury Awards SC Johnson $157 Million in Freight Fraud Case,” inadvertently reported outdated and incorrect information regarding All Modes Inc., David Eggleston and Bay Darnell.
EIA’s Short-Term Energy Outlook says Diesel Steady Through 2012
Diesel fuel should hold pretty close to $3.85 per gallon for 2011 and 2012, according to the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration.
Keep truckin’… for 10 hours
Although the 11-hour rule may allow interstate trucking companies to earn higher profits, the 11-hour rule is clearly a danger to the general public and a health hazard for the truck drivers.
Advisory Panels Urge Tougher Screening for Sleep Apnea
Trucking moved a small step closer to a sleep apnea regulation yesterday, when advisors to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recommended that the agency toughen up its approach to the disorder.Two advisory panels, one from the medical c…
Two New Landing Gear Products from Jost
Jost International has introduced two new lightweight landing gear products designed to reduce trailer weight without compromising strength.
Mirsarai trucker gets 5-yr jail
This July 11 photo shows a wrecker trying to salvage the truck that flipped over into a ditch, with around 60 students aboard, at Mirsarai in Chittagong.
Charlotte woman heads to capitol after husband killed in wreck
A Charlotte woman whose husband was killed by a tired trucker on I-85 went to Washington Wednesday to ask regulators to make changes.
Pacific Power Products Acquires Witham Truck Center
Pacific Power Products Company has completed the acquisition of Witham Truck Center of Medford, Ore. and has assumed daily operations of the Freightliner truck dealership and truck stop under its new name Pacific Truck Centers.