Wanted: 200,000 truck drivers in an industry that is expanding
“The improving economy and increased attention on driver safety records and accountability, those two factors are really working together to tighten the market for drivers,” said American Trucking Association spokesman Sean McNally.
Semi Safety
Semi Drivers can be behind the wheel for 11 hours before taking a mandatory break.
Over and out: Durham’s fire communications will soon be encrypted like police
Over and out: Durham’s fire communications will soon be encrypted like police. OSHAWA — Matt Shaver is one of many local radio hobbyists concerned by plans for a new radio system that will encrypt all radio communications between Durham emergency resp…
Lorry driver spills 24 tons of sardines onto road after forgetting to close back doors
A truck driver caused caused a enormous traffic jam after he spilled 24 tons of sardines onto the road because he forget to close the back doors properly.
Greetings From Williston, North Dakota
In recession-strapped America, Williston, North Dakota, may be some kind of paradise: a town where oil jobs are plentiful, lap dances are cheap, and desperate – possibly meth-addicted – men can change their luck.
Police looking for clues after men tie up trucker, steal big rig
The man was pulling out onto Technology Park Drive, just after 1 a.m., when several cars pulled in front of him, according to Henrico police.
Us Dot shuts down Alabama truckers
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration today ordered Alabama-based truck company MTI Transportation, LLC, to immediately cease all transportation services based on evidence that it was a chameleon operation …
Kenworth Plant Earns Environmental Honor
The Kenworth assembly plant in Renton, Wash., was recently honored with a 2011 Gold Award presented by the King County Industrial Waste Program.
Truck News expands video offerings with TMTV On the Road
TORONTO, Ont. — TruckNews.com has expanded its weekly WebTV show, Transportation Matters, to include mobile, same-day video posts via its YouTube channel. The supplemental video offerings, dubbed “TMTV On the Road,” will feature current…
Fmcsa Posts Eobr Faq, Says it is Revisiting Cost-Benefit Analysis
By Truckinginfo Staff The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration indicates it will re-examine the costs-vs-benefits of mandatory electronic onboard recorders in a new list of frequently asked questions it posted this week on its website.