Fontaine Trailer adds Remorques St. Henri to Canadian dealer network
HALEYVILLE, Ala. — Fontaine Trailer has added Remorques St. Henri to its Canadian dealer network. Remorques St. Henri will be handling the complete line of Fontaine platform and step deck trailers for all of Quebec.
Shipper conditions steady in June: FTR report
NASHVILLE, Ind. — Shipper conditions for June were basically unchanged from the previous month, according to FTR Associates’ Shippers Conditions Index (SCI). The SCI sums up all market influences that affect shippers; a reading above…
Ohio Turnpike Takes Actions to Cut Down on Trucker Toll Fraud
Ohio Turnpike officials have set up a system to stop a longtime scam that truckers have used to short the roadway’s automated payment machines $50,000 or more on a yearly basis.
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What incredibly important profession combines horrible hours, bad pay, and a poor lifestyle? Truck driving.
FMCSA Shifts Gears on Oilfield Hauler HOS Guidance
Reacting to strong protests against its proposed new hours of service guidance for oilfield haulers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended the deadline for comments and scheduled several public listening sessions.
FTR Reports Shippers Conditions Index Remains at Near Neutral
FTR Associates’ Shippers Conditions Index for June was basically unchanged from the previous month and remains in near neutral territory at a reading of -1.8.
Infrastructure and the presidential race
We finally got a highway bill, but since it only runs two years, it’s something either Barack Obama or Mitt Romney is going to have to deal with during the next presidential administration.
TravelCenters of America runs annual benefit for trucker relief fund through Sept. 15
TravelCenters of America LLC , operator of TA and Petro Stopping Centers branded travel centers, today launched its annual campaign in support of the St.
Roadcheck 2012 Finds Driver and Vehicle OOS Rates Near Historic Lows
Out-of-service rates during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Roadcheck inspection blitz in June were the second lowest in 25 years, according to the organization.
Never judge a trucker by their cover
The public image of the professional truck driver is one that is often less than desirable.