New Law Cuts Truck Drivers’ Time On The Road
The government hopes restricting hours will force truckers to take more down time and reduce crashes related to driver fatigue.
Despite history of hits, Wash. DOT didn’t urge caution on I-5 span that collapsed
In this 2012 photo provided by the Washington Dept. of Transportation, damage that bridge inspectors believe was caused by high-height truck loads striking the Interstate 5 bridge that later collapsed into the Skagit River on May 23, 2013 is shown.
New scale bypass system can read driver logs, CSA profile with no stopping
BURLINGAME, Calif. — A new scale bypass system that allows drivers and carriers with good CSA scores to pass through weigh stations without stopping, is generating some buzz in the US.
Loblaw hosts driving championship
CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — Drivers from Loblaw’s Maple Grove distribution centre in Cambridge, Ont. recently competed in a truck driving championship hosted by the company.
Mack to begin production of DME-powered vehicles in 2015
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks will begin production of dimethyl ether (DME)-powered Mack Pinnacle Axle Back models in 2015.
TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index rebounds in May
TORONTO, Ont. — TransCore Link Logistics’ Canadian Freight Index volume rebounded by 10% percent in May from the previous month’s weak results.
Volvo wins telematics award for Remote Diagnostics
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks has won a telematics award for its Remote Diagnostics program.
Meritor selected as standard equipment on Vantage Trailers
TROY, Mich. — Meritor has announced its products have been selected as standard equipment on Vantage Trailers.
Class 8 demand stays strong; cancellations decline
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research is reporting Class 8 truck orders for May remained above 20,000 for the eighth consecutive month, reaching their second highest volume in the past 17 moths.
JWCC truck driver training program hosting information session
An information session about the Truck Driver Training Program at John Wood Community College will be held Monday, June 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Workforce Development Center, 4220 Kochs Lane, Quincy.