Thousands in Argentina slam govt’s economic policies
BUENOS AIRES: Thousands of left-wing labour activists descended on the Argentine capital on Wednesday to call for lower income taxes and register disapproval of with the government’s economic policies.
New York Metro Tolls Going up March 1
New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority board voted unanimously to approve a fare and toll increase for all MTA facilities. The new fare and toll rates go into effect on March 1, 2013.
Virginia Considers North-South Corridor
Virginia planning officials this week held open house meetings to get public input on a proposed multimodal North-South Corridor that would link I-95 with Dulles International Airport and could take pressure off the Capitol Beltway.
Shippers Conditions Index Improves, But Only Temporarily
FTR Associates’ Shippers Conditions Index for October improved month-over-month by nearly two points to a reading of -5.0, but FTR analysts predict the pendulum will soon swing back toward the carriers’ side of the equation.
Truckers Play It Safe, Stop Before Storm
The winter storm blowing across Kansas forced the closure of portions of several highways, including one of the state’s busiest.
Widow to fatal Highway 5A crash wants answers
A grieving Kamloops widow is worried the family of her deceased husband will be left in financial trouble after learning she won’t be able to sue the trucker she claims was responsible for her spouse’s death.
Strike looms at East and Gulf Coast ports
In this photo taken Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, a truck driver watches as a freight container, right, is lowered onto a tractor trailer truck by a container crane at the Port of Boston, in Boston.
FleetPride Acquires Drake Supply Company
FleetPride Inc., the nation’s largest retailer of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, has acquired the assets of Drake Supply Co.
Quebec driver wins national award
BOUCHERVILLE, Que. — More than 40 years of professional driving experience, the last 34 with the same company, and eight million accident-free kilometres have earned Pierre Laflamme 2012 National Driver of the Year honours.
8 Ways to Make Sure Your Diesel Fuel and More are Ready for Winter
Weather forecasters are predicting not only one of the coldest, but the snowiest winters in the last five years. Here are a few simple tips to help maintain your equipment and fuel tanks.