Spot Market Stays Strong through October
TransCore’s North American Freight Index climbed 39% last month compared to October 2010. This was the highest same-month volume since the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which drove spot-market demand to record levels in 2005.
Saskatchewan to move to winter weights Dec. 1
REGINA, Sask. — Saskatchewan truckers will have to wait until Dec. 1 before taking advantage of the province’s winter weights. [Full Story]
Semi Driver Swerves to Avoid Car Flips Over
PEORIA, Ill. — A local semi driver was hospitalized after his rig flipped Monday afternoon, while he was trying to avoid an accident.
‘Fracking’ requires sand, which boosts ‘air can’ use in Marcellus Shale area
A recent visit to northeast Ohio put me face to face with people involved in the production of shale gas that I’ve been hearing and reading about in the news.
Tire Storage & Inventory Management
Even when your tires aren’t out on the road getting used and abused, they’re still costing you money. Stacked in a warehouse or in a storage trailer on the back forty, they’re taking up valuable floor space
Ohio trucker dies in crash at I-40/I-81 split
An Ohio truck driver died after his rig went into the median at the Interstate 40 and Interstate 81 split before slamming into a bridge pillar.
Dump truck driver stable after overturning vehicle
A truck driver working for a Connecticut trucking company was taken to Danbury Hospital Monday afternoon after his dump truck overturned on Illion Road, state police said.
Western Star Unveils Calendar
Western Star’s movie-themed 2012 calendar is now available.
Groeneveld Expands U.S. Dealer Network
Groeneveld Group, a global supplier of automatic greasing systems and OilMaster oil management devices, is expanding its dealer network in the United States.
Freightliner Awards Top 50 Dealers Elite Status
Freightliner Trucks has awarded its top 50 dealer sales professionals "Elite" status through its annual Leland James Sales Achievement program.