Amtrak sues trucker for train accident two years ago
Amtrak has filed a lawsuit against a driver, it says, tried to beat one of its trains and didn’t make it across the tracks in time.
Amtrak sues trucker for train accident two years ago
Amtrak has filed a lawsuit against a driver, it says, tried to beat one of its trains and didn’t make it across the tracks in time.
MPG for Mediums
The medium-duty world is dominated by the rental and leasing sectors and the pickup and delivery sector, at least in terms of the Class 5-7 trucks using 17.5- and 19.5-inch tires. What they want dictates what the tire makers deliver.
Tennessee seeks truckers’ help against terrorists
Commercial truck drivers in Tennessee were targeted by state troopers and officials from Homeland Security last week in “Operation Safe Highways,” a program aimed at increased truck inspections and alerting truckers to terrorist dangers, according to a…
Driver’s Side: Trucker hurt but narrowly escapes crash when plastic drink cup shatters his windsheild
Texas state troopers say a Burger King cup similar to this one hit a truck’s windshield and shattered it.
Three more Mexican carriers in line for cross-border service
Three additional Mexican carriers have cleared a pre-authorization safety audit for long-distance service across the border and are waiting for authority to join the three carriers already operating.
Spot Freight Index Sets Record in April
In April, the TransCore DAT North American Freight Index achieved the highest volume in a single month since the Index was established in 1996. On a year-over-year basis, volume increased 17% and rose 3.5% compared to March volume.
GDOT contractors will work on railroad intersection Monday
Contractors will be working today on the intersection of a railroad line and Georgia Highway 211 in the Barrow County town of Statham that has stopped many tractor-trailers in their tracks.
10 Ways to Cut Business Costs
Fuel. Equipment. Tires. Tolls. Costs keep rising, and rates aren’t keeping up. Instead of chasing after more loads and more revenue, you may be better off taking a careful look at the cost side of the equation.
Building Safer Trucks
A driver grabs an exit and heads into the curve of the ramp too fast. He steers hard to try to make the sharpening turn, but his trailer can’t follow. Its rear begins flipping and the motion quickly continues forward, pulling over the tractor.