Argentina: Now on general strike
Strikes called by two Argentine unions pressing for reduced taxes and better social benefits paralyzed Buenos Aires and much of the country, the latest signs of an upswell in opposition to President Cristina Fernandez and her policies.
Pine Bluff Truck and Trailer Celebrates 50 Years
Pine Bluff Truck and Trailer in Pine Bluff, Ark., marked its 50th anniversary with a customer appreciation banquet honoring customers and employees.
Atlantic Truck Show coming to Moncton next summer
MONCTON, N.B. — The 15th edition of the Atlantic Truck Show will be rolling into Moncton June 7–8. The Moncton Coliseum will play host to Atlantic Canada’s largest trucking show, which will feature the latest in commercial truck…
Frost & Sullivan Webinar to Discuss Global/Modular Platforms
Frost & Sullivan will host a complimentary webinar discussing how nearly one in three heavy-duty trucks will feature platform-based lineage by 2018.
Trailer Wizards sponsoring Trucks For Change in lieu of Xmas cards
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Trailer Wizards has announced a $5,000 sponsorship agreement with Trucks For Change Network, a nonprofit organization which connects charities in need of transportation services with trucking companies that have available…
AASHTO Names Former FHWA Official Executive Director
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ Board of Directors voted to approve Frederick G. “Bud” Wright to be the seventh executive director to lead the nearly 100-year-old organization.
Volvo Group donates $100,000 to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Volvo Group is contributing $100,000 in support of Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts by the American Red Cross, the City of New York, and the City of Allentown, Pa.
Port of Oakland shutdown brings union, port officials to bargaining table
After seeing its maritime operations shut down Tuesday, the Port of Oakland agreed to talk with the union representing its public service staff, thanks in large part to Oakland Mayor Jean Quan.
Truckers Urged to Prepare for New Traffic Patterns on Capital Beltway
The Virginia Department of Transportation is encouraging truckers driving through Northern Virginia to prepare for the major traffic changes on the Capital Beltway due to the opening of the 495 Express Lanes.
Sandy Affects October Truck Tonnage Figures
Superstorm Sandy helped drive tonnage figures down in October, resulting in the lowest level for the American Trucking Associations’ seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index since May 2011.