It’s time for the industry to put up or shut up, Salisbury tells TCA
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The trucking industry must work to drastically improve its image if it expects to deal with a more favorable legislative environment, Gary Salisbury, chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) told…
Superior Distributors Marks 50 Years of Business
Superior Distributors Inc. in Elmwood Park, N.J., is celebrating its 50th year in business.
Heavy Exposure to Diesel Exhaust Linked to Lung Cancer Death in Miners
In a study of non-metal miners in the United States, federal government scientists found that heavy exposure to diesel exhaust increased risk of death from lung cancer.
Heavy Exposure to Diesel Exhaust Linked to Lung Cancer Death in Miners
In a study of non-metal miners in the United States, federal government scientists found that heavy exposure to diesel exhaust increased risk of death from lung cancer. Researchers say the findings suggest other workers exposed to diesel exhaust coul…
Trucking conditions worsen in January: FTR report
NASHVILLE, Ind. — Trucking conditions worsened slightly in January, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index. In spite of the lower index to start the year (with a reading of 6.1), FTR is forecasting a slow climb to strongly positive…
Trucking conditions worsen in January: FTR report
NASHVILLE, Ind. — Trucking conditions worsened slightly in January, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index. In spite of the lower index to start the year (with a reading of 6.1), FTR is forecasting a slow climb to strongly positive…
Commercial Vehicle Orders Still Healthy in February
Two companies that track commercial vehicle sales say truck orders were down in February, but they’re still continuing at a relatively healthy level.
Funding Your Idle Habits: A Quick Guide to Idle Reduction Equipment Funding
If you drive a truck or maintain a fleet, chances are you’ve heard talk about other companies getting emissions reduction equipment at a reduced rate, or even free with government funding.
Funding Your Idle Habits: A Quick Guide to Idle Reduction Equipment Funding
If you drive a truck or maintain a fleet, chances are you’ve heard talk about other companies getting emissions reduction equipment at a reduced rate, or even free with government funding.
New sleep poll: 20% of pilots, only 14% of truckers, report – near miss’ sleepy driving
Train operators and pilots reported the most sleep dissatisfaction: Nearly two-thirds of train operators and one-half of pilots , said they rarely get a good night’s sleep, compared with 44 percent of truck drivers and 42 percent of non transportation …