ATA tells Congress transportation security efforts must be risk-based
ARLINGTON, Va. — Phil Byrd, president of Bulldog Hiway Express and vice-chairman of American Trucking Associations, has told a congressional subcommittee that efforts to secure the US transportation system should be deployed based on specific…
Verizon to Acquire Hughes Telematics
Verizon Communications Inc. announced it will acquire Hughes Telematics Inc., parent company of Networkfleet, for $12 per share in cash, or a total of $612 million.
Purolator kicks off Tackle Hunger Week today
TORONTO, Ont. — Purolator is launching its 10th annual “Tackle Hunger Week” June 4-8. The company-wide event will have Canadian Football League players, along with Purolator’s staff and partners, working together to collect…
Hybrids in Yosemite
As we head into summer vacation season, it’s worth noting that hybrids are being used in a somewhat unexpected place – California’s Yosemite National Park.
Top 5 Vehicle Maintenance Violations
Vehicle maintenance violations are a huge threat to a carrier’s safety record. There are close to 200 separate violations on FMCSA’s list of point-carrying infractions, and many carry ratings of 5 points or higher.
Test Drive: Kenworth T680
When I first heard that Kenworth’s new T680 was unveiled at the Mid-America Trucking Show, I wondered why Kenworth was already upgrading the two-year-old T700.
COMPETITION WATCH: Contrans acquires Peter Hodge Transport
WOODSTOCK, Ont. — Contrans has announced it has acquired bulk trucking firm Peter Hodge Transport.
Trucker stabbed to death with louvre pane
DAYS after Jason Khadoo returned to what his family described as an abusive relationship, he was stabbed in the chest at his home by a relative.
Tourist, cabby die in 3-car LIE horror
A Utah woman and a Queens cabdriver were killed and the woman’s grandson was seriously injured early yesterday in a three-car smashup on the Long Island Expressway.
Sun ‘left’ man half scarred
An unnamed 69-year-old truck driver – who spent 28 years on the road with the sun beating down on his left cheek – is a walking advertisement for sunscreen lotion.