Hoffa Easily Wins Another Term as Teamsters Head
James P. Hoffa easily won a fourth five-year term a president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters last week, winning 60% of the 230,000-plus votes.
UPS Ups Rates by 4.9% for 2012
UPS has new published rates for 2012, including a net increase of 4.9% for UPS Ground packages and a net increase of 4.9% on all UPS Air services and U.S.-origin international shipments.
A matter of safety? The reality behind the lifestyle of the professional trucker
The FMCSA has been busy regulating America’s professional truck drivers. Public Safety has often been cited as the number one reason for creating and enforcing their movement.
Meritor Wabco wins fourth straight supplier award from Wabash
TROY, Mich. — Meritor Wabco has received the 2011 Platinum Supplier Award from Wabash National for the fourth consecutive year. The award was presented during Wabash’s recent annual supplier conference. [Full Story]
ATRI Research Reveals Motor Carrier CSA Perspectives
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released a report detailing impact CSA has had on the daily operations of trucking companies.
New study details CSA impact on carriers
ARLINGTON, VA. — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released a report detailing the extent to which CSA has impacted the daily operations of trucking companies. ATRI’s report also describes and analyzes motor… [Full Story]
Bud Barr honoured as namesake of new scholarship
TORONTO, Ont. — The OTA Education Foundation has announced a new scholarship, the Bud Barr Award, which will honour the memory of Ontario trucking industry mainstay William “Bud” Barr. [Full Story]
Class 8 Demand Hits Six-Month High in October: ACT
Class 8 new and net orders rose to six month highs in October, to 29,824 and 28,026 units, respectively.
A Better Way to Drug Test? Hair Testing Reveals Disturbing Facts About Driver Drug Use and DOT Requirements
In late 2005 and early 2006, two J.B. Hunt drivers were involved in accidents that claimed three lives. Both drivers had clean records, but both tested positive at the scene for cocaine.
Roadshow: Coca-Cola trucker vs. driver merging onto the freeway
Q I know this is a long missive, but thanks for doing what you do. I miss The Queen, whose commuter column ran in the Contra Costa Times but has been replaced by your column.