New Website Offers Updates on Road Conditions For Truck Drivers
Truckers traveling along Interstate 70’s corridor can now be up to date on road conditions.
Ohio must pay $3.3 million for fatal pothole accident, court rules
The Ohio Court of Claims has awarded more than $3 million to the family of a Columbiana County woman who was killed in a traffic accident blamed on potholes.
Jury awards $2.2 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.
Widow of slain trucker continues crusade for safe truck parking
It has been just over four years since the fatal shooting of Schoharie County, NY truck driver Jason Rivenburg who had parked to rest at an abandoned gas station in South Carolina before his early morning delivery.
Bison Transport partners with KRTS to supply entry-level drivers
CALEDONIA, Ont. — Bison Transport has partnered with KRTS Transportation Specialists to supply entry-level commercial drivers for its fleet.
OTA Education Foundation launches new Web site
TORONTO, Ont. — The OTA Education Foundation has launched a new Web site to promote the organization’s scholarship opportunities for post-secondary students with links to the trucking industry. “We are really excited about the…
House committee member requests delay in implementation of HOS regulation changes
In 2010 the FMCSA announced changes to federal HOS rules, scheduled to go into effect later this year, that require drivers to take more rest and spend less time driving.
Initial reaction to CEO change at Vitran cautious
TORONTO, Ont. — Initial reaction to the change in leadership at major LTL carrier Vitran, which will see board member Bill Deluce take over the reins as interim president and CEO for the departed Rick Gaetz, has been cautious.
COMPETITION WATCH: Vitran’s Gaetz resigns
TORONTO, Ont. — Vitran Corp. has announced its president and CEO Rick Gaetz has resigned from the company.
Feds to invest $80 million in upgrades for three border crossings
OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian government has announced up to $80 million in funding to expand and improve three border crossings across the country.