Washington DOT says truckers often ignore bridge-clearance sensors
The bridge that was destroyed when struck by an oversized load in Washington State last week had a sensor system to warn trucks with over-height loads about the low clearance, but the Washington State Dept.
Tracking tire knowledge
The Rubber Manufacturers Association , which represents tire manufacturers in the U.S., recently conducted a survey to gauge “awareness” about proper tire maintenance among the general public and the findings may surprise you: Men are more likely than …
Trailcon Leasing scholarship awarded to deserving Dad
TORONTO, Ont. — The 2013 Trailcon Leasing Trailer Service Technician Scholarship was awarded to Wade Munro of Hagarsville, Ont. at the 4th Annual Trades and Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony hosted by Conestoga College in Waterloo May 29. Munro…
Feds’ New Building Canada plan targets roads, bridges and municipal projects
VANCOUVER, B.C.–The federal government has committed more funding towards infrastructure under the $53 billion New Building Canada Plan.
Glasvan Great Dane awards pair of scholarships to top students
TORONTO, Ont. — The top two academic achievers in the truck-trailer service unit of Conestoga College’s Motive Power Fundamentals program were awarded with Glasvan Great Dane Truck Trailer Service Technician scholarships May 29. Connor…
Sen. Frank Lautenberg Dead at 89
As chairman of the panel that drafts the safety title of the Senate’s highway bills, he also pushed for mandatory electronic logs to track driver hours of service.
COMPETITION WATCH: Contrans grows refuse business
SLAVE LAKE, Alta. — Contrans Group has purchased waste collection company Deuce Disposal.
SAF-Holland adds automatic axle lift system to CBX40 suspension
MUSKEGON, Mich. — SAF-Holland has introduced a new Auto-PosiLift axle lift system as an option on its SAF CBX40 tandem axle slider suspension.
Davy Truck Sales sponsors Trucking for a Cure
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Davy Truck Sales has announced its sponsorship of the Trucking for a Cure charity, presenting the organization with a cheque for $2,300.
72-Hour Roadcheck Inspection Blitz Starts Tuesday
Starting Tuesday, June 4, and running 72 hours straight, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and its members across the United States, Canada and Mexico, will be participating in Roadcheck 2013, the 26th annual enforcement and outreach campaign prom…