Major Trucking Players React Positively to NHTSA’s Stability Control Proposal
The American Trucking Associations issued a statement praising the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s proposed requirement for electronic stability control on large trucks.
Robert Costa named February Trucker Buddy of the Month
Robert Costa poses with the third grade class at Robert L. Forbuss Elementary School in Las Vegas.
Associations Lobby Highway Bill Conferees to Address Trucking’s Needs
Leaders of American Trucking Associations asked members of the conference committee currently negotiating on the highway bill to address several critical issues for the trucking industry — one of them calling for electronic onboard recorders, which …
Transportation Matters’ YouTube channel hits 200,000 views milestone
TORONTO, Ont. — TruckNews.com’s weekly WebTV show Transportation Matters (TMTV) has garnered more than 200,000 views on its YouTube channel.
YRC Worldwide Names President of Holland Subsidiary
YRC Worldwide named Scott D. Ware president of its Holland subsidiary, a provider of next-day regional less-than-truckload services.
TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index dips slightly in April
TORONTO, Ont — TransCore’s spot market Canadian freight index saw a three percent decline in April, down from a high mark set in March 2012, but remains well above recessionary levels. Year-over-year volumes were down 11% from the record…
Road Today Truck Show rolling into Brampton this weekend
BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Road Today Truck Show is back at the Powerade Centre in Brampton for its fourth installment May 26-27.
Stiffer pavements could reduce vehicle fuel consumption by 3%: study
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A recently released MIT study shows that using stiffer pavements on US roads could reduce vehicle fuel consumption by as much as 3%. Officials say the resulting savings could add up to 273 million barrels of crude oil per…
Mitsubishi Fuso Announces 2011 Dealers of the Year
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Logan Township, N.J., announced its 2011 North American Dealer of the Year awards. Each year, MFTA recognizes its most outstanding dealers in the U.S. and Canada for overall performance sales, parts sales and service…
FMCSA Webinar to Cover Truck and Bus Crash Data
On Wednesday, May 30, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association’s Office of Analysis, Research and Technology is will hold its annual webinar providing data on truck and bus crashes in 2010 and trends during the past five years.