ATA Safety Management Council Announces 2012 Award Recipients
ATA’s Safety Management Council announced its 2012 award winners at its Safety & Human Resources National Conference & Exhibition in Kansas City, Mo.
House Passes Continuing Resolution without MAP-21 Spending Levels
The House passed a six-month continuing resolution Thursday evening to fund the government until early 2013 — without incorporating the transportation funding levels enacted in the new transportation bill, MAP-21.
New CTHRC tools to help trucking companies hire and retain newcomers
The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) has unveiled a new series of tools it says will help trucking companies attract, hire and integrate Canada’s newcomers – a source of workers who are expected to play an…
Diesel prices rise only slightly
Once again this week, the price of diesel per gallon has gone up only marginally over last week. Prices rose only 0.3 cents per gallon on average to $4.14, which is an increase of approximately 30 cents over prices last year.
Governors Safety Group Calls for Ban on Handheld Cell Phones
During its recent annual meeting, the Governors Highway Safety Association strengthened its policy positions regarding distracted driving and drugged driving, including calling for a ban on handheld cell phones for all drivers.
Huge trailer, equipment auction coming to Alberta
LACOMBE, Alta. — Hundreds of trailers and other equipment items will be heading to the auction block in Alberta Sept. 27. Hosted by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the event will feature more than 250 equipment items to be sold at auction, as part…
Global Reach Aids Design, Manufacture of Trucks and Buses, Daimler Head Says
HANOVER, GERMANY — Global reach is the key to Daimler Trucks’ strategy for success in markets around the world, and the large company’s economies of scale in manufacturing and distribution will generate profits that can be poured into research and …
ATA Safety Management Council Announces 2012 Award Recipients
ATA’s Safety Management Council announced its 2012 award winners at its Safety & Human Resources National Conference & Exhibition in Kansas City, Mo.
COMPETITION WATCH: Bison wins ATA’s top safety prize
WINNIPEG, Man. — Bison Transport has been awarded the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) President’s Trophy for its outstanding safety record and programs.
Ritchie Bros. hosts record-breaking charity auction
VANCOUVER, B.C. — Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers hosted a record-breaking charity auction this past weekend, raising more than $545,000 for KidSport BC. The 3rd annual Corporate Kids Challenge bested last year’s record of $530,000 via an…