Increase in truck crash fatalities not indicative of safety trend: ATA
ARLINGTON, Va. — The US Department of Transportation’s recently released overview of motor vehicle crashes in 2010 found an 8.7% increase in fatal crashes involving large trucks last year compared with 2009. However, American Trucking… [Full St…
Kenworth Maska wins top dealer award
SAINT-HYACINTHE, Que. — Kenworth Maska has been named the top-selling dealer in the Allison Dealer Advantage Program. The dealer was awarded at a ceremony at its dealership in Saint-Hyacinthe Dec. 8 for “achieving the highest number of… [Full Story]
Saskatchewan dealer nominated for ATD’s Truck Dealer of Year award
MCLEAN, Va. — Custom Truck Sales president Brent Leach has been nominated for Truck Dealer of the Year by the American Truck Dealers (ATD). The winner will be announced at the 49th annual ATD Convention and Expo in Las Vegas Feb. 4. [Full Story]
APTA doles out accolades at annual awards banquet
DIEPPE, N.B. — The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association has recognized individuals making outstanding contributions to Atlantic Canada’s trucking industry at its annual awards banquet in Moncton, N.B. Dec. 8. [Full Story]
Small Package Volumes Projected to Spike Today
FedEx Corp. forecasters expect FedEx will move approximately 17 million shipments — almost double its daily average volume — through its global networks today.
Roundup December 12, 2011
America’s Friends in Pakistan : “Pakistan will shoot down any U.S. drone that intrudes its air space per new directives, a senior Pakistani official told NBC News on Saturday.” Pakistani Truckers Hate Supplying America : “Sleeping in a freezing cab, ru…
Seven Dealers Nominated for National Truck Dealer of the Year
Seven commercial truck dealers from the United States and Canada were nominated by their peers for a national industry award presented by the American Truck Dealers and Heavy Duty Trucking magazine.
TCA Encourages Industry to View, Share New Highway Angel Video
The Truckload Carriers Association is asking everyone in trucking to help change the public’s perception of trucking by watching Lindsay Lawler’s brand new “Highway Angel” music video on YouTube.
Esco Enters Commercial TPMS Market
The new Commercial Truck TPMS System with Hook & Go features will measure and record tire pressures and internal temperatures.
Occupy Denver to Picket Colorado Walmart Distribution Center tomorrow.
In response to rumors, lies, and hearsay that have circulated regarding the 12/12 Walmart Action, we, as the General Assembly of Occupy Denver and the planners of the action in Loveland, hereby reaffirm that the 12/12 Action is and has always been a no…