Anti-Wall Street activists look to block West Coast ports
Anti-Wall Street protesters, hoping to briefly cripple a key supply chain of American commerce and re-energize their movement, plan to attempt to block major West Coast ports on Monday.
Melbourne trucker survives fireball
A 35-year-old Melbourne truck driver is lucky to be alive after his petrol tanker burst into a massive fireball at a petrol station in the suburb of Rowville.
Highway 51/29 project credited for improved commerce, safety
Businesses that regularly use the rebuilt Highway 51-Highway 29 corridor can move goods more quickly and safely through the Wausau metro area than before, saving them time and money, officials said.
Cellphone ban for truckers inspires mixed opinions
Underwriters, trucking companies and industry groups have mixed opinions on the merits and potential impact of a new federal rule prohibiting commercial truckers and bus drivers from using hand-held cellphones while driving.
Forecasting for 2012 proving a challenge?
TORONTO, Ont. — These are very uncertain times for the trucking industry and business growth predictions for 2012 are proving very challenging. [Full Story]
Occupiers plan Monday rally at port
Hundreds of members of the Occupy movements in Los Angeles, Long Beach and Orange County are preparing to converge Monday at the nation’s busiest port complex in an attempt to draw attention to perceived economic disparity and a host of social issues.
Truckers drive effort to help kids at Christmas
MOREHOUSE, Mo. — A southwest Missouri toy drive started by truckers nine years ago served 12 needy children that first Christmas.
Pakistani truckers back supply route blockade
CHAMAN, Pakistan — Sleeping in a freezing cab, running out of money and worried about militant attacks, Ghulab is one of thousands of truck drivers stranded as a result of Pakistan’s blockade of the Afghan border to NATO and U.S. war supplies.They and…
Prime Inc., local truck drivers support cell phone ban for truck drivers
Less than a month ago, the US Department of Transportation made it illegal for interstate commercial truck and bus drivers to talk on a hand-held cell phone while driving.
Missouri DOT seeks trucker input on I-70 parking needs
The Missouri Dept. of Transportation is seeking input from truckers about parking needs along I-70 through the state.