Israel-Gaza crossing shut after reported Hamas takeover
One of the primary crossings between Israel and the Gaza Strip stopped operating Monday, after the company that ran it was reportedly forced to shut down, either by Hamas or by striking truckers angry at price gauging by the monopoly.
Private Motor Truck Council of Canada launches new Web site
KING CITY, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada has launched an all-new Web site at www.pmtc.ca. PMTC officials say the new site features an improved search function, upgraded banners, archives of PMTC publications (including news…
Truckers in Colombia begin strike
Truck drivers in Colombia have shut down a critical road to the port of Buenaventura to protest a hike in gasoline prices, reports say.
Goodyear narrows field for Highway Hero Award to four nominees
AKRON, Ohio — Goodyear has narrowed down the finalists for its 30th America Highway Hero Award to four. The award, to be announced during the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky. March 21, honours professional truck drivers who…
US mandatory budget cuts may not affect border operations right away: CTA
OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Association has learned that massive US budget cuts set to become official Friday may not take immediate effect. CTA officials say they have been informed by sources at various ports that the so-called…
6 Wisconsinites dead in Kentucky crash
UNDATED The National Transportation Safety Board says it will not conduct a further investigation into a weekend freeway crash in Kentucky that killed six Wisconsinites.
Monday Q&A: Retired trucker on mission to help others in Stanislaus County
Vern Blagg is a retired truck driver who turned a short, early career with law enforcement into a volunteer mission to help people.
The trouble with semi-siblings
T he weather warmed up the other day. On the weekend, where it would do the most good.
TV Preview: World’s Most Dangerous Roads
I couldn’t help but imagine the pitch meeting for hit BBC2 series World’s Most Dangerous Roads .
Trucker Uses Squeegee To Defend Himself During Argument At Gas Station: In The Blotters
This week’s police reports included the following from the Avon Police Department: Truck drivers argue about gas station etiquette : Two truck drivers argued Feb.