CTA urges feds to pick up pace with EOBR legislation in light of US proposal
OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has weighed in on yesterday’s FMCSA proposal that would see virtually all interstate carriers required to use EOBRs to monitor driver hours-of-service. [Full Story]
Bridge Commission asks US govt. to step to plate
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — After recently revamping the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) facilities at the Queenston border crossing, the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission is asking the US feds to match Canada’s generosity and help fund… [Full Story]
New line of exhaust products
TRP Aftermarket Parts new line of exhaust mufflers, pipes and clamps come in aluminized and chrome-plated finishes. The new mufflers include an 18-month warranty and can reduce noise level by five decibels, the company says, to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency noise requirements. The new clamps use 304 stainless steel materials and have bands with […]
Bostrom Seating sold to Commercial Vehicle Group
NEW ALBANY, Ohio — Accuride has announced it has sold its Bostrom Seating division to Commercial Vehicle Group. [Full Story]
Milbank Manufacturing selects AeroVironments EV charging solutions for national distribution program to expand charging infrastructure
Milbank Manufacturing Co. of Kansas City, Mo., has selected AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) of Monrovia, California to provide AV’s electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to its customers—including utilities, developers, contractors, businesses, and …
Dominican Republic Opens 1st Natural Gas Plant, Offers $700 Conversions
The Dominican Republic recently inaugurated its first natural gas plant in Boca Chica, which the government hopes will supply fuel to 143,000 vehicles over the next three years.
While one half of the island Hispaniola struggles to rebuild in the wake o…
Egypt, gasoline prices and pickup truck sales
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What will the price of gasoline be in 2012?
By December 2012 the price of gasoline in the US should average about $3.29, with the places like California running about 25 cents higher according to the …
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Dart driver Randy Peterson has training simulator and 41 years of experience in tow.