Trucker thought driver was ‘drunk or falling asleep’ as SUV passed just before fatal crash
A long-haul truck driver testified Friday that he thought the driver of a black SUV must have been “drunk or falling asleep” when the vehicle passed him on Hwy.
US Embassy: Texas trucker released from Mexican prison, still held by authorities
U.S. officials say a Texas truck driver who says he made a wrong turn into Mexico with a trailer full of ammunition has been released from prison but remains in the custody of immigration authorities.
Tyler Truck Accident Attorney Endorses Inquiries into Truckers’…
Tyler Truck Accident Attorney Endorses Inquiries into Truckers’ Use of GPS Systems and Frequent – Bridge Strike’ Accidents Tyler truck accident lawyer Randell C. “Randy” Roberts said today that commercial carriers need to ensure their drivers have GPS …
I-65 In Morgan County Still Has Major Backups From Trucker’s Apparent Suicide Attempt
Authorities say a truck driver tried to take his life by tying a noose around the steering wheel.
XRS Corp. Announces 2nd Annual XRS User Event
XRS Corp. (formerly Xata) announced its second XRS User Event will be held Aug. 18-20, 2013, at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis
Fontaine Suppression Announces Leadership Changes
Fontaine Suppression Co. announced two promotions and an addition to its leadership this week.
Two Weeks Remain to Nominate HDT 2013 Truck Fleet Innovators
Heavy Duty Trucking editors are now accepting nominations for 2013 HDT Truck Fleet Innovators.
Texas trucker released from Mexican prison
Ex-CIA Director David Petraeus has told Congress that references to militant groups Ansar al-Shariah and al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb were removed from the agency’s draft talking points of… Ex-CIA Director David Petraeus told lawmakers during priv…
Trucker loses eye in police torture, NHRC issues notice
The National Human Rights Commission Friday issued notice to Deputy Inspector General of Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, after a truck driver lost an eye during alleged torture by police when he refused to pay them a bribe.
OPINION: How Walmart’s ‘supercube’ trailer fails the environment
TORONTO, Ont. — A new tractor-trailer configuration developed by Walmart, which increases the cubic capacity of the trailer by 30%, requiring fewer truck trips to deliver the same amount of product, could in fact be much worse for the…