Professional Truck Driver Finds Toddler Wandering in Road at 4 a.m.
The Truckload Carriers Association announced that Rodney L. Smith of Plant City, Fla., has been named its latest Highway Angel. Smith, who drives for FFE Transportation Services Inc., of Lancaster, Texas, is being recognized for helping a toddler in…
DCT Chambers Trucking wins B.C. safety award
VERNON, B.C. — DCT Chambers Trucking has won a safety award from the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering.
Losses to Trucking from Sandy Will Be Recouped in Future
Hurricane Sandy hit a region that’s both densely populated and important economically. According to IHS Global Insight, the initial estimate of economic losses are in the $30-$50 billion range. However, some trucking companies may see a boost in bot…
How not to get hit by trucks
I just came across a link from Twitter user @mikelikesbikes – posted in response to yesterday’s cycling death at Augusta and Ashland – on what cyclists should do around trucks.
Trucker arrested in fatal crash: Driver admitted he falsified logbook of time spent operating vehicle
A Kentucky truck driver faces a reckless homicide charge in connection with a wreck that left a state highway worker dead.
CVSN Summit Offered Educational Opportunities
More than 160 top-level executives and managers from the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network member companies and their supplier partners recently attended the CVSN Summit in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
Police launch enforcement campaign: ‘Big trucks equal big blind spots’
Some truckers have a grim saying about cars that pass big rigs on the right. They warn: pass on the right if you want to die.
More Truckstops Add Shore Power
Shorepower Technologies announced 17 more truckstops have added electric plug-in power pedestals to their locations.
Westport Signs Development Agreement with Tata Motors
Westport Innovations Inc., a developer of natural gas engines, announced an agreement with Tata Motors to develop an engine for light- and medium-duty trucks and buses.
Bill Burns Receives Northwood University Honor
Northwood University honored HDA Truck Pride COO, Bill Burns, during its annual Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Awards.