Whatever happened to the ‘thinking driver’?
Just the other day while heading down to Queen’s Park to meet and talk with the Minister of Transportation , I encountered a number of “boneheaded” moves by truckers and motorists alike.
ATA, industry groups issue letter supporting proposed EOBR mandate
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations, along with several other industry and advocacy groups, is urging the retention of the US Senate’s proposed mandate for electronic logging devices.
Watch This Flood-Stranded Trucker Lounge Atop His Semi And Chat On His Phone [Video]
If you’re ever stuck on top of a tractor trailer in a huge flood, take this guy as a shining beacon of inspiration.
NAL Insurance forms partnership with Contractor Management Services
PEORIA, Ariz. — NAL Insurance has formed a new partnership with Contractor Management Services (CMS), where CMS will provide NAL’s independent contractor (IC) and carrier clients with financial protections and solutions using its…
Utility Trailer wins award for championing PSI technology
SAN ANTONO, Texas — Pressure Systems International (PSI) presented Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company with its 2011 Athena Award presented at the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association meeting April 20. The award is given by PSI each year…
OTA pushing for speedy resolution between aggregate haulers, MTO
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association says there is no reason why the issues that lead to a dispute between aggregate haulers and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation can’t be resolved quickly.
TA to Honor Women Drivers on Mother’s Day
TravelCenters of America is giving all professional driving women a complimentary meal on Mother’s Day, May 13, at any participating TA and Petro Stopping Centers sit-down restaurant across the U.S.
Trucker blamed in I-35 fatality
STAFF REPORT A truck driver could face charges after an Austin man died and three other people were injured following multiple wrecks during Tuesday morning’s rush hour traffic in Buda, police say.
Natural Gas Support a Mixed Bag, Study Says
Natural gas in the trucking industry has a high level of awareness, but carriers still recognize obstacles, says a new study from PLS Logistics Services.
Study: Large Trucks at Greater Risk of Fire in High-Speed Crashes
Large trucks – semi-trucks in particular – are more likely to catch fire in higher speed vehicle crashes compared to light trucks and passenger vehicles, according to a recent study by the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center.