I-70 in Colorado to be closed
Both directions of Interstate 70 at Georgetown Hill will be closed on April 5 and possibly April 6.
Leased operator wins photo contest
Alan Dunham, leased to C.R. England, carries cameras in his truck.
N.A. surface trade surges nearly 20% in January
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US and Mexico was 19.5% higher in January 2011 than in January 2010, reaching $67.7 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US… [Full Story]
#MATS: Dana announces product enhancements
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dana has introduced a new family of heavy-duty tandem drive axles, a lightweight aluminum driveshaft and an improved Spicer LMS Hub System. [Full Story]
Low-cost on-board scale
Air-Weigh is offering a low-cost on-board scale system called Quickoad. The new scale leverages Air-Weigh’s electronics, sensor and software technology and is designed in an environmentally sealed package to ensure long life in harsh climates and applications.
Quickload can be mounted in various positions on the trailer exterior. Typical installation time is approximately 20 minutes.
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1,600 new trucking jobs reported
Payroll employment at for-hire trucking companies in March was 40,000 jobs higher than in March 2010
Traffic deaths plunge
NHTSA projects the 2010 fatality rate will be the lowest recorded since 1949, with 1.09 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled.
#MATS: Peterbilt takes bold step in making disc brakes standard
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Peterbilt has become the first North American truck maker to make air disc brakes standard on the front axle of all its Class 8 trucks. [Full Story]
Obama Visits UPS Facility; Cites Employment Gains
President Barack Obama said the lower unemployment rate figure released Friday shows the economy is showing signs of strength, the Associated Press reported.
Another train derails: Two engines, two cars jump tracks in Kent
Staff Writer A train careened off its tracks Thursday morning in Kent, but most people probably didn’t notice.