Johnnie St. Vrain: If a truck driver needs the turning room, give it to him
Hi Johnnie: Having recently spent 20 years in California, where drivers seem to vie for points on pedestrians — 10 for an adult, 20 for someone using a cane — even though pedestrians are always supposed to have the right of way, I have been most impr…
Industry saddened by loss of long-time veteran Bill Barber
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Long-time industry veteran Bill Barber passed away quietly last Friday in Brampton. He was 87.
"20th Century Agriculture, 19th Century Logistics" in Brazil
When he reached the southeastern port of Santos in early April, the line of waiting trucks was much shorter than it had been earlier, so he only had to wait 12 hours to unload his soybeans.
Missouri Jury Awards $2.2M for Trucker’s Injuries
A truck driver from Oklahoma has been awarded more than $2 million for injuries sustained while unloading Dollar General merchandise at a store in Troy, Mo.. The St.
COMPETITION WATCH: Manitoulin acquires Matco Transportation Systems
EDMONTON, Alta. — Manitoulin Transport has acquired Matco Transportation Systems of Edmonton. Established in 1966, Matco is a fully integrated Canadian transportation services company providing domestic and international freight,…
Minister of State for Transport says feds addressing trucking industry issues
OTTAWA, Ont. — Minister of State for Transport, Steven Fletcher, told a gathering of carrier members of the Canadian Trucking Alliance that he will recommend the federal government moves to address several issues affecting the industry,…
CTA launches new Web site dedicated to driver shortage issue
OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Driver Shortage (BRTF) has launched a new Web site offering information, education and research related to the shortage of qualified truck drivers.
Fill trucks upset board
The new stop sign at the end of Overlook Road may turn out to be an understatement.
Incredibly Slow Trucker Disrupts Morning Commute
A truck driver on Monday traveled at 15 mph on Route 106 from Stamford, through Darien and into New Canaan, then attempted to turn left onto the Merritt Parkway northbound at Exit 36, only to stop and back up, further snarling the traffic he had halted.
Truckers Warned to Check Weight Restrictions on County Roads
It’s no question potholes are a huge problem in the Stateline and with all the freezing and thawing, this time of year is the worst.