Speed limiter ruling does not affect law, enforcement: OTA
TORONTO, Ont. — Yesterday’s ruling by an Ontario Justice of the Peace who tossed out a ticket under the province’s speed limiter legislation does not change the enforcement of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) law whatsoever, according…
Bridgestone’s Ecopia Road Show in Full Swing
Belle Tire in Allen Park, Mich. hosted the fifth stop on Bridgestone’s Ecopia Road Show tour, yesterday. The event brought customers and sales people together to discover the benefits of Ecopia low-rolling-resistance tires.
Oak Grove, Mo. Truckers Jamboree Kicks Off Tomorrow
The Oak Grove 70 Petro, located at I-70 Exit 28 in Oak Grove, Mo., will hold its 14th Annual Truckers Jamboree June 8-9, rain or shine.
Diesel Retrofit Sales Down in 2011
Diesel retrofit sales were down in 2011 from the previous year, except in California, and even there sales were not as high as many expected. The Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association reports that according to a survey, diesel emissions retr…
Left Side of Truck Driver’s Face Ages Decades Faster Than Right Side.
When one thinks of the occupational hazards related to truck driving, skin cancer does not immediately come to mind.
NTSB Recommends 10-Year Driving Record, Use of Safety Technology Following Bus Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board called for states to provide a 10-year driving history on prospective employees of motor carriers, along with onboard safety monitoring and speed limiting systems in commercial vehicles, as part of its report …
Maryland I-895 Summer Bridge Work to Cause Major Delays
The Maryland Transportation authority is warning drivers that a repair project on the I-895 “K-truss” bridge over CSX Transportation, between Exit 8 and Exit 7, south of the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel toll plaza, will cause major delays this summer.
Navistar revamps senior management in wake of poor 2Q
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar International has announced senior management changes in response to a disastrous first quarter in which it lost $172 million.
Economist Offers Mixed News at Vision Conference
The economy is growing, albeit not enough to put a major dent in unemployment, says one economist, who also believes international events may have more influence on the U.S. economy than President Obama.
Bosch Introduces Quietcast Medium-Duty Disc Brake Pads
Bosch introduced a new series of QuietCast Medium Duty Premium Disc Brake Pads, expanding the QuietCast brake products line with the addition of 24 medium-duty brake pad numbers.