Oregon police seek suspects in knife-stabbing of trucker
Oregon State Police are looking for two suspects in connection with the stabbing and attempted robbery of a truck driver last Friday at a viewpoint in the Columbia River Gorge.
Celadon Acquires Rock Leasing and Kelly Logistics
Celadon Trucking Services Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Celadon Group Inc., announced that it has agreed to acquire Rock Leasing Inc., based in Warren, Ind., and Kelly Logistics Inc., based in Wadley, Ala. The terms and conditions of the transa…
Bridgestone brings back Dayton truck tire line
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has announced it’s bringing back its low-cost Dayton line of medium truck tires.
Lots of jobs in trucking, but drivers find it’s a tough haul
The 63-year-old trucker from Willmar, Minn., goes by “Gypsy Lee,” and he’s busy.
Internet Truckstop Helps Members Navigate New CARB Regulation
Internet Truckstop has rolled out a new decision support tool to help Truckstop.com members transition into new regulations, now in effect, from the California Air Resources Board.
Maximum rubber
JOLIETTE, Que. – In 2001, looking to capitalize on their promised fuel and weight savings, Joliette, Que.-based Dan Freight Systems tried using wide-base tires. Pleased with their performance, the carrier converted its entire fleet of…
Future Reefers
Carbon dioxide, condemned for being a greenhouse gas and the target of diesel emissions regulations about to go into effect, is actually good when used as a refrigerant.
8 more truck stops get electric shorepower
Shorepower Technologies has added eight more truck stops added electric plug-in power pedestals to their locations, the company said last month.
Billboards, distraction and tax revenues
You don’t need a PhD to recognize that bright flashing lights and changing images will grab drivers’ attention. They are supposed to. But since drivers ought to be paying attention to things that are more pressing, why are these signs sprouting up e…
MPi Enters HD Truck Market with EDGE WorldClass
MPi, a provider of revenue and retention solutions for automotive dealership service departments, announced the launch of Edge WorldClass for heavy-duty truck shops.