Craig Dickason named Trucker Buddy of month
Trucker Buddy Craig Dickason gathers for a group photo with his buddy class at a Las Vegas, Nev., elementary school TUSCALOOSA, Ala.
Suit Filed Over New Truck Fuel Economy Standards
A legal firm representing a group of small trucking and construction business owners in California has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the federal government’s new fuel-economy standards for heavy duty and medium duty vehicles.
Pulse of Commerce Index Rises 1.1%
The Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index rose 1.1% in October after three consecutive months of negative numbers, offsetting the 1% decline in September.
Senate Committee First Out of Chute with Highway Bill
Yesterday the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unanimously reported out a bill that would reauthorize the federal highway program for two years. One move does not make a chess game, but it’s a welcome development
Police: Trucker rear-ends car over and over while sitting in traffic
Traffic is often known for causing road rage, but Monday night during rush hour on Interstate 85, Spartanburg County deputies arrested a tractor trailer driver for hitting a car over and over again.
FTR Shippers Condition Index Reflects Tighter Capacity, Higher Rates
FTR Associates’ Shippers Condition Index fell in September by 0.9 points from the previous month, signaling tightening trucking capacity.
CO Trucker Wins $10M in Walmart Slip and Fall
Former truck driver Holly Averyt has earned herself $10 million in a Walmart slip and fall lawsuit.
Bad rap undeserved: trucker
Tractor-trailer driver Scott Fiddes says truck drivers don’t deserve the bad reputation they have on the road.
John Walsh Named Mack Vice President, Marketing
John Walsh has been named vice president of marketing for Mack Trucks, Inc., effective December 1. Since February 2007, Walsh has served as director – media and public relations.
Great Dane Welcomes New Dealer in Michigan
Great Dane Trailers has added Royal Truck and Trailer to its extensive dealer network.