TransEdge Truck Center Named Mack Distributor of the Year
Mack Trucks named TransEdge Truck Center of Pittsburgh its 2011 North American Distributor of the Year.
Smile! Suspected cargo thief caught on camera
VAUGHAN, Ont. — Northbridge Insurance has been given photos of a suspected cargo thief captured by surveillance video.
Dossier Users Group Sets Annual Meeting for New Orleans
The Dossier User Group, Arsenault Associates’ software producer, will hold its annual Summit this year in New Orleans, Oct. 23-25. The conference will be preceded by an optional Day of Service to help rebuild the city, which is still being restored a…
Maverick Transportation Increases Temperature Control Driver Pay
Citing customer growth and continued company expansion, Maverick Transportation LLC announced a pay raise for its temperature control drivers, effective April 29.
Mexican Drivers Protest Double-Trailers
Independent truckers in Mexico are calling for clearer, better rules on vehicle weights and dimensions, reports the Associated Press. The drivers, who have launched national protests, say they want to do away with permits that let double-trailer vehi…
Oklahoma Creates Fund for New Ports of Entry
Last week, by a vote of 65-17, the Oklahoma House passed legislation that will fund nine new Port of Entry weigh and inspection stations in the state, reports The Oklahoman.The measure creates a fund handled by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission fro…
Mack hosts driving skills challenge at Waste Expo
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Visitors to Waste Expo 2012 today and tomorrow will have the chance to showcase their skills at the Mack Driving Skills Safety Challenge. The competition allows drivers to show off their abilities to safely operate a Mack…
Saia, ABF Freight Report Contrasting 1Q Results
Two different LTL carriers, Saia Inc. and ABF Freight, reported opposite 1Q financial results. While Saia reported huge increases from 1Q 2011 to 1Q 2012, ABF Freight reported huge losses.
PR man who delivered millions of fans to cult haulage firm Eddie Stobart
In 2010, executives at Channel 5 were looking for a British version of their hit US import Ice Road Truckers.
Private Fleet Executives Honored
The National Private Truck Council and Heavy Duty Trucking honored six private fleet executives and one allied member with the 2012 NPTC Leadership Awards during the association’s annual convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.