Hornish Finishes 1st at Phoenix, 7th at Homestead, but Alliance Feels Its NASCAR Sponsorship is a Consistent Winner
Alliance Truck Parts hopes its NASCAR marketing involvement will help propel its growth, and believes it’s starting to see results, said John O’Leary, a senior vice president at Daimler Trucks North America who manages the builder’s aftermarket arm.
Small Business Administration Proposes Size Standards Increase for Truck Renting and Leasing Industry
The Small Business Administration has issued a proposed rule to increase small business size standards for several industries under the North American Industry Classification System, including the truck renting and leasing industry.
Drivers: Hang on to Those Medical Certificates
Truck drivers must continue to keep a copy of their medical certificate with them for another year, while states gear up to implement an electronic system for tracking the certificates.
Buddy instructor Natalee Schmidt awarded Teacher of the Month
Trucker Buddy Bob Longmeier says he nominated Schmidt for the honor of Teacher of the Month because he feels she stands out among the very best.
Hoffa Easily Wins Another Term as Teamsters Head
James P. Hoffa easily won a fourth five-year term a president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters last week, winning 60% of the 230,000-plus votes.
UPS Ups Rates by 4.9% for 2012
UPS has new published rates for 2012, including a net increase of 4.9% for UPS Ground packages and a net increase of 4.9% on all UPS Air services and U.S.-origin international shipments.
A matter of safety? The reality behind the lifestyle of the professional trucker
The FMCSA has been busy regulating America’s professional truck drivers. Public Safety has often been cited as the number one reason for creating and enforcing their movement.
Meritor Wabco wins fourth straight supplier award from Wabash
TROY, Mich. — Meritor Wabco has received the 2011 Platinum Supplier Award from Wabash National for the fourth consecutive year. The award was presented during Wabash’s recent annual supplier conference. [Full Story]
ATRI Research Reveals Motor Carrier CSA Perspectives
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released a report detailing impact CSA has had on the daily operations of trucking companies.
New study details CSA impact on carriers
ARLINGTON, VA. — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released a report detailing the extent to which CSA has impacted the daily operations of trucking companies. ATRI’s report also describes and analyzes motor… [Full Story]