Truckers Seek Clearer Hazmat Inspection Rules
The American Trucking Associations wants the Obama administration to stop the opening and inspection of hazardous materials shipments unless those shipments are believed to pose an “imminent danger” or don’t comply with hazmat regulations.
Ready for a life on the road? Demand for truckers is picking up
According to trucking industry forecasts, there could be a shortage of 150,000 drivers nationwide by the end of this year.
Free CSA webinar on March 22
“CSA — What It Means to You” — features experts from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Agency settles carrier safety website lawsuit
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration settled with three trucking associations over information published on the CSA website.
Freight index rises in January
Freight Transportation Services Index rose 0.9 percent in January from a revised December.
OK Tire, ERS partner to provide 24-hour roadside assistance
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — OK Tire has partnered with Emergency Road Services Corporation (ERS) to provide 24-hour emergency roadside assistance for the commercial trucking industry in both Canada and the US. [Full Story]
More proof Toyota needs to add a 3rd row of seating to the Prius V
More potential with a thrid row of seating?
Is Toyota blowing a big opportunity?
According to the car folks over at InsideLine, the larger Toyota Prius V is a better car than the current Prius, offering not just more cargo and passenger room, but also …
New iPhone App Crowdsources EV Charging
Even though there is electricity everywhere, electric vehicles supposedly face an uphill battle without a formal “charging infrastructure.” But a new app for the iPhone crowdsources private outlets for public EV charging.
The app is called Plugshar…
BAE Developing Parallel Electric Hybrid System for Class 6-8 Trucks
By Tom Berg, Senior Editor BAE Systems announced a parallel electric-drive hybrid system for Class 6, 7 and 8 trucks that’s based on HybriDrive series hybrid that’s now working in 3,000 transit buses worldwide.
Qantas, Singapore up fuel surcharge, Cathay warns on oil impact
By Narayanan Somasundaram and Alison Leung SYDNEY/HONG KONG – Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines said on Wednesday they would raise fuel surcharges to offset higher oil prices, while Cathay Pacific warned that growing energy costs could hurt its pro…