NTTC Announces New Manager of Member Relations
National Tank Truck Carriers announced the addition of Monica Mastracco, the organization’s new manager of member relations.
California Truckers Take EPA toa
For the first time, the federal government is regulating big-rigs, RV’s, and tractor-trailers in much the same way it’s held car makers to rigorous fuel efficiency standards for decades.
In State of the State, Cuomo Reveals Plans to Better NY Roads and Bridges
In Gov. Cuomo’s state of the state address yesterday, he introduced a plan for the New York Works Fund and Task Force, an entity that would make all the funding decisions for roads, bridges, parks, flood control and municipal water systems.
Regional Fleet Upgrade Aims to Solve Recruiting, Retention Challenge
LinkAmerica well buy 575 new trucks and trailers is a bid to improve service and enhance recruiting and retention efforts.
Plaza Drive improvement project nears start
Alyssa Cruz doesn’t need to score goals to prove that she is one of the better soccer players in… The Plaza Drive overpass and surrounding areas of Highway198 will get a face-lift set to begin next month.
NY Crossover Mirror Law Effective Friday, Jan. 13
A New York law requiring trucks to have crossover mirrors will go into effect next Friday, Jan. 13.
B.C. Transport Minister puts speed limiter concerns to rest
VICTORIA, B.C. — The North American Truckers Guild (NATG) says it has been assured by B.C. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom that there are no plans to implement speed limiter legislation in that province. [Full Story]
COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce wraps up Quik X acquisition
MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce has announced it ha finalized its acquisition of Quik X. [Full Story]
Pennsylvania Turnpike in Danger of Becoming Insolvent
Pennsylvania Auditor General, Jack Wagner, says the State General Assembly must amend or appeal a rule requiring the Turnpike Commission to provide $450 million a year in infrastructure funding to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
December’s Class 8 Orders Higher Than Expected
December saw a slight rise in the number of net orders for Class 8 trucks in North America.