Truck driver receives 17-year prison term in child porn case
A Springfield man has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison for receiving and distributing child pornography over the Internet, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri.
New Trucking Regulations Begin in July
Trucker Dustin Lund delivered potatoes in Minneapolis Thursday morning. The drive from Wisconsin took a little more than three hours — and every hour counts.
New law to cut truck drivers’ time on the road
Beginning next month, new laws will be enforced that mean truckers will spend less time on the road each week.
Do Truck Drivers Have a Secret Pact Regarding Bigfoot Sightings?
“In trucking, there’s a secret pact that you simply do not report the bizarre events that the “regular” public will not understand.”
WSP: Drowsy semi truck driver tips load on I-5
A drowsy semi truck driver crashed on I-5 near Mount Vernon early Thursday morning, leaving quite a mess on the freeway, the Washington State Patrol said.
Wisconsin to host Shell SuperRigs show June 20-22
TOMAH, Wis. — The Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition rolls into the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Tomah, Wisconsin next week.
Bendix touting next-generation safety system
ELYRIA, Ohio — Bendix is claiming its next-generation commercial vehicle safety system will offer features “never before possible for commercial vehicles in North America.”
Q&A: Do Mexican Trucks Pose a Safety Issue?
Q: Can you tell me what’s going on about Mexican trucks being allowed to operate in the U.S.? I read recently that a federal appeals court had approved the Department of Transportation’s decision to allow Mexican trucks to start operating on U.S. highw…
Meritor Wabco says study shows collision mitigation systems save lives
TROY, Mich. — Meritor Wabco says a new study validates the life-saving potential of its collision mitigation system.
Kenworth truck plant turns 20
RENTON, Wash. — Kenworth is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Renton truck plant.