Owner-Operators: Today’s New Breed
Think the owner-operator is dead? Think again. Today’s independents are smarter, more professional and more business-savvy than ever.
New Emission Legislation Announced
Peter Kent, the Federal Conservative’s point man on the Environment, used a visit to Transport Robert in Boucherville to announce his government’s new big-truck low-emission rules.
Stemco acquires drum brake manufacturer
LONGVIEW, Texas — Stemco has announced the acquisition of Motor Wheel Commercial Vehicle Systems, a manufacturer of brake components, including drums and component assemblies for heavy-duty trucks.
Driver group lauds CTA’s Blue Ribbon Task Force report
LANGLEY, B.C. — Driver group, the North American Truckers Guild, has commended the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) for its progressive Blue Ribbon Task Force report on the driver shortage.
"Faces of Transportation" Photo Contest Open to Public
For the first time, The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials is opening its “Faces of Transportation” photo contest to the general public, in addition to employees of state departments of transportation.
Michelin’s new X One retread now available in Canada
LAVAL, Que. — Michelin’s X One XDN2 pre-mold retread, introduced to the US market at the Mid-America Trucking Show last month, is now available in Canada, the company announced.
N.J. Owner-Operators Need IRS Determination for Non-Employee Status
A number of New Jersey fleets have discovered the hard way — with fines to the tune of $800,000 — that the New Jersey Department of Labor now requires owner-operators to first prove that the Internal Revenue Service already deemed them independent …
Diesel Drops the Most Since 2011, Oil Prices Fall After Iran Meeting
This week, fleet operators will get some relief as diesel and gas prices drop. Oil prices also fell this week due to easing tensions over Iran.
OOIDA issues call to action to oppose toll initiative
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Assn . has issued an urgent call for action from Pennsylvania truckers to oppose an effort to allow for public-private partnerships to do work on roads and bridges in the state in exchange for charging tolls.
Canada Aligns GHG Emissions Regs with U.S.
Canadian Environment Minister Peter Kent announced Canada’s alignment with the U.S. regulations for heavy-duty vehicle and engine greenhouse gas emissions for 2014 and later.