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…

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.

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.