Manitoba Trucking Association announces new executive team
WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba Trucking Association has elected its officers and executive committee members for the 2011/2012 term at its 79th annual general meeting. Elected were: [Full Story]
Remy International responds to Tecnomatic Lawsuit
In response to a lawsuit filed earlier by Tecnomatic, S.p.A. (earlier post), Remy International, Inc. said that allegations are false and totally without merit. Remy filed a complaint against Tecnomatic in September, 2008 in Indiana District Court. Rem…
U.S. Trade Deficit Jumps 15%
The U.S. trade deficit widened 15% in January, the biggest jump in seven months, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Doer feted before U.S. audience for ‘distinguished’ diplomatic service
Gary Doer was a big hit on Wednesday night at an event teeming with American power brokers as the Canadian ambassador and former Manitoba premier picked up a diplomatic service award from a leading international affairs group.
Business index dips in February
The Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index is based on real-time diesel fuel consumption data for over-the-road trucking.
EOBR comment period extended
At the request of outside groups, the FMCSA has extended comment period to May 23.
U.S. will pay for EOBR on Mexican trucks
The EOBR with GPS will aid in monitoring Mexican carriers, but the agency must consistently monitor these EOBR devices.
SGT 2000 driver wins photo contest
Quebec-based SGT 2000 driver Kang Lim is the winner of Truckers News’ February winter-themed photo contest.
Freightliner Unveils Severe-Duty Plow
Freightliner Trucks introduced its 114 Severe Duty platform equipped with a 14.5-foot elliptical dump body, 10-foot front plow and belly scraper at the 2011 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis this week.
FMCSA to Pay for EOBRs on Mexican Trucks
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will require all Mexican trucks entering the United States to be equipped with electronic onboard recorders – and will pay for them, a Department of Transportation official said Wednesday.