Driver of overturned I-405 semi distracted, WSP says
The Washington State Patrol has cited a semi-truck driver for negligent driving for a crash that blocked the southbound lanes of Interstate 405 at Renton through the Tuesday morning commute.
Trucker accused of drunk driving
RCMP pulled over an 18-wheeler barrelling down Highway 103 on May 30. The truck driver was charged with impaired driving.
Truck orders stayed steady in May: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary North American Class 8 truck orders totaled 23,300 units in May, a “virtual carbon copy” of April’s figures, according to the latest data from ACT Research.
Got a CDL? Get a free Nascar ticket.
BROOKLYN, Mich. — Alliance Truck Parts is offering 250 free tickets to the June 15 Alliance Truck Parts 250 Nascar Nationwide Series race in Michigan to commercial driver’s licence holders.
Trucking publication names 10 Most Beautiful women truckers
In fact, women represent less than 7 percent of the nation’s 3 million truck drivers.
Tallman Truck Centre hires new GTA rep
TORONTO, Ont. — Tallman Truck Centre has announced the hiring of Ron Meredith for the position of business development manager for the Greater Toronto Area.
Doug Harrison to join VersaCold as president, CEO
VANCOUVER, B.C. — Doug Harrison, the high-profile chief operating officer of Day & Ross Transportation Group, is leaving the company to join VersaCold as its new president and CEO.
Wisconsin trucker jailed on gun charges in western New York
A truck driver from Wisconsin is in a western New York jail after state police say they found him carrying an illegal handgun and other weapons.
Another Class Action Filed Against Flying J; Questions Arise Over Board Member
At least the 10th lawsuit has been filed against Pilot Flying J over allegations the company bilked trucking customers out of financial rebates, the second following the guilty pleas of two Pilot Flying J employees last week.
Yanke Group rewards staff for long service
SASKATOON, Sask. — Yanke Group recently celebrated the achievements of 47 professional drivers and staff members, including five drivers who’ve reached two million miles with the company.