Quick-thinking Quebec trucker saves motorists from rolling logs in Wakefield
A transport truck driver managed to protect two vehicles from harm after a logging truck spilled its load on Route 105 in Wakefield on Tuesday morning, police said.
Capitol Christmas tree wows Bay Area as it heads toward Washington, D.C.
The 2011 Capitol Christmas tree has caught two Bay Area companies and some humble truck drivers in its glow as it is hauled from Sonora to Washington, D.C. The 63-foot tall Sierra white fir’s caravan, which includes two other trucks hauling ornaments, …
NATSO and WPMA Tap the Power of Partnership
Two conventions, two locations, one registration fee: NATSO Members and WPMA Marketer Members who register for one trade show will also be registered to attend the neighboring show at no additional cost.
Horton Marks 6 Million Fan Drives Produced at Britton, S.D., Plant
Horton’s Britton, S.D., plant celebrated the production of its six millionth fan drive on Nov. 15. The fan drive was manufactured for longtime Horton customer FleetPride, Inc. of The Woodlands, Texas.
Manitoba Truckers Honor their Own
Now in its seventh year, members of the MTA nominate their peers to receive awards based on contributions to not only the MTA, but to the industry as a whole.
US truck tonnage up slightly in October
ARLINGTON, Va. — US truck tonnage rose 0.5% in October after rising a revised 1.5% in September, according to the most recent figures from the American Trucking Associations. September’s increase was slightly less than the 1.6% gain the ATA… [Full S…
National Motorists Association Throws Down the Gauntlet on Red Light Cameras
The National Motorists Association (NMA) is challenging cities to do away with ticket-producing red-light cameras and replace them with traffic engineering solutions to combat red-light running. They’re putting $10,000 on the table that says safety c…
DriveCam Accelerates Growth with New Funding and Strategic Acquisition
To continue funding rapid growth and market expansion, DriveCam, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to raise $85 million in investment capital from Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe XI, L.P.
FreightWatch Warns of Increased Incidents of Cargo Theft over Thanksgiving Weekend
Last year, FreightWatch reported that cargo crime increases by 28% over holiday periods and that Thanksgiving weekend recorded the most cargo theft activity of all holiday periods in the United States.
Maryland Transportation Authority Warns of Increased Traffic as Intercounty Connector Opens
The Maryland Transportation Authority and State Highway Administration are warning of increased traffic in the area of the Intercounty Connector/MD 200 as the highway’s second segment opens today.