ATA, FMCSA come together to defend electronic logging proposal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has set aside its beef with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) over hours-of-service, in order to file an amicus brief supporting its stance on electronic…
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Saskatchewan trucking company to provide road condition updates
SASKATOON, Sask. — A Saskatchewan trucking company has partnered with the province to deliver timely road condition updates for truckers and other motorists.
Joplin Speedco to host Shell SuperRigs truck beauty contest
JOPLIN, Mo. — The Shell Rotella SuperRigs show will be celebrating its 30th anniversary lat the Speedco in Joplin, Mo. May 17-19.
COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac posts Q4 revenue gains, but flat profits
CALGARY, Alta. –Trimac grew its Q4 revenue 15.4% to $87 million and held its profit steady at $4.3 million compared to the same period in 2010.
COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce posts stronger Q4 profit
MONTREAL, Que. – TransForce has reported Q4 revenue gains of 36% to $735.5 million and a 63% increase in profit to $33.9 million.
CARB Highlights Innovations in Clean Diesel Technology
Diesel industry and California Air Resources Board officials held a press conference to highlight the key policies and events that led to the transformation of clean diesel technology over the past two-plus decades.
Survey Says Driver Safety a Top Concern for Light-Vehicle Fleet Managers
Fleet driver safety, reducing fuel consumption and lowering maintenance costs are the top priorities for fleet managers in the next 12-18 months, according to a recent PHH Arval survey.
Cooper Teams up with Company to Find New Polymers for Tires
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company and Yulex Corp. have signed an agreement to jointly work on developing guayule polymers and resins for tire applications.
Boyd Unveils ‘Groundbreaking’ Flatbed Intermodal Innovation
Boyd Intermodal this week unveiled a new intermodal innovation allowing double-stacking of flatbed freight on the rails.