Thousands of unsafe trucks ordered off roads
Everything from bad brakes to bad drivers led the Tennessee Highway Patrol to take away the keys of more than five thousand commercial truck drivers so far this year.
Senate Gets Version of NAT GAS Act; Bipartisan Backers Tout Jobs, Energy Security Benefits
A U.S. Senate bill granting generous tax credits for using natural gas as a motor fuel will create jobs, make the United States more self-sufficient in energy and has broad bipartisan support, say Democrat and Republican senators who introduced it ye…
Marcus Beam Named 2011 Highway Angel of the Year
The 2011 recipient of Highway Angel of the Year is Marcus Beam, a professional truck driver for Epes Transport System, Inc., of Greensboro, N.C. Beam was chosen as the Highway Angel who best embodies the spirit of the program.
Investigator: Six out of 10 trucks found unsafe
Truck driver Steve Berardinelli had to quit his job because he was afraid he was going to kill someone or himself.
Meritor Reports Increased Q4 Profits
Meritor Inc. released its fourth quarter report on Tuesday announcing a surge in profit for the quarter, driven mainly by continued strong commercial truck sales in all regions. Shares dropped 13 percent on the announcement signaling investors weren’…
Fewer truck-related deaths on US roads in 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The long awaited 2009 truck crash stats from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration have finally been released, and they tell a good story. [Full Story]
Researchers Identify Nation’s Most Congested Corridors
The 2011 Congested Corridors Report is the first nationwide effort to identify reliability problems at specific stretches of highway responsible for significant traffic congestion at different times and different days.
Huge Demand for TIGER Grants Highlights Need for More Transportation Investments
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says overwhelming demand for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants has once again far surpassed the available funding.
US Department of Energy commends Kenworth for energy efficient plant
KIRKLAND, Wash. — The US Department of Energy (DOE) has recognized Kenworth’s manufacturing plant in Renton, Wash., for its outstanding energy efficiency accomplishments. [Full Story]
Use of Cellphones to be Banned for Truckers and Bus Drivers Reports Arkansas Injury Lawyer
The National Transportation Safety Board is finally getting the message about banning texting while driving for bus and truck drivers.