Port truckers continue their protest Thursday
KLANG: Hundreds of container truck drivers continued with their protest to highlight alleged exorbitant depot gate charges and delays that have affected their earnings.
In the wink of an eye
The after-effects of a serious crash can last years, or even a lifetime. The impact is entirely disproportionate to the time it takes for a crash scenario to develop. One instant you’re cruising down the road, the next you’re smashed to smithereens.
Cargo Securement: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You Under CSA
You can hide a multitude of sins inside a van trailer, but with an open deck trailer, any indiscretions are out in the open for all to see — including DOT roadside inspectors.
Witte Bros. plugs in to keep cold cargoes cold
You won’t hear many reefer diesels running in the yard at Witte Brothers Exchange in Troy, Mo., because the trailer-mounted units are plugged into electrical outlets and running on so-called standby power.
Trucker Buddy Launches Trucking Mentors Program
Trucker Buddy International is launching a new program called Trucking Mentors, directed at teaching high school students to drive safely around big rig trucks.
Love’s Opens 10 Oklahoma CNG Fueling Stations
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores announced a schedule of grand opening events for six of 10 new publicly accessible compressed natural gas fueling stations.
Expect a quantum shift in fuel efficiency and emissions: Manitoba transport minister
WINNIPEG, Man. – Regulation is absolutely critical to dealing with reducing greenhouse gas emissions and past successes in dealing with dire environmental situations show that regulation can make a difference, Steve Ashton Manitoba…
Live Radio Weather Special to Air for Truckers
SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking channel will air a live, call-in “Severe Weather Summit” today to help prepare professional truck drivers for dangers they may face on the road.
Michelin Offers Retread Tires for On-/Off-Highway
Michelin Retread Technologies is enabling mixed-use fleets and owner-operators to take on the challenges of on- and off-road applications with the new Michelin XZY3 Pre-Mold retread.
Pilot Flying J Acquires Travel Plaza In Canada
Pilot Flying J recently acquired a travel plaza in Ayr, Ontario, and will remodel the Flying J Travel Plaza to feature full amenities for professional drivers and motorists. The travel plaza is located at 2492 Cedar Creek Road off Highway 401 at Exit…