Dot to seek truckers at job fair
Dot Transportation is looking to hire 50 regional truck drivers during a three-day job fair in Indianapolis.
Diesel Drops for Third Straight Week, Oil Falls Due to Europe Concerns
Gasoline and diesel fuel prices dropped again this week, according to the Energy Information Administration’s weekly fuel update. Oil prices fell because of continuing concerns over Europe’s economy.The average U.S. diesel price fallen for the third …
Failure to Communicate
How can you expect to maintain a good relationship if you never talk with your partner? This is where a marriage has something in common with your relationship with your drivers and owner-operators.
Truck driver arraigned in Payne murder
Rebecca “Becca” Payne’s father said Monday he and his wife feel “some measure of relief” now that police have charged two men with the murder of their daughter in her Boston apartment nearly four years ago.
Industry stakeholders bend government’s ear on plans for GHG emissions regs
WINNIPEG, Man. — Ottawa has encouraged industry feedback on its proposed legislation mirroring the US mandate to reduce heavy duty truck GHG emissions and government officials got an earful here today at a conference hosted by the University…
Rally for trucker who turned into Mexico ‘murder capital’
Family and friends of a Dallas truck driver locked up in a Mexican prison held a rally in Dallas imploring American officials to help.
Arpin International Opens Office in Arizona
Arpin International Group has opened a new branch office in Phoenix, the company’s first in Arizona, to accommodate its growing operation in the Southwest. The office is at 11225 N. 28th Drive.
Former Trucker Dances His Way To 100 Pound Weight Loss
A former truck driver from Hamilton says dancing helped him lose 100 pounds. At an all time high as a truck driver who spent a lot of time sitting and eating on the job John Drury, known as “Big John” weighed just under 400 pounds.
Watch for Highway Restrictions During Chicago NATO Summit
The Illinois DOT says during the NATO Summit in Chicago May 20-21, it’s best to avoid the city, especially downtown and South Loop, during that week. It’s also placing certain restrictions (with no permit loads) on oversize and overweight loads.
Truck Sales Help Daimler Post Profit for First Quarter
Boosted by booming sales for Daimler Trucks and Mercedes-Benz cars, Daimler reported positive numbers for 1Q 2012 despite higher spending.