Trucking, safety groups play chicken over new rules
Proposed rule changes for commercial truck drivers would limit daily driving hours and tweak requirements for a mandatory 34 hours off time at week’s end.
Hub Group Acquires Challenge Transportation
Comtrak Logistics, Inc., a subsidiary of Hub Group, Inc. has acquired certain assets of Challenge Transportation, an intermodal drayage carrier headquartered in Newark, NJ.
San Jose trucker driving nation’s official Christmas tree from California to Washington D.C.
Slender and clean-shaven, Duane Brusseau won’t be mistaken for Santa Claus as he drives across America this month to make a special Christmas delivery.
Esser Becomes Manager of Continental Commercial Vehicle Tires
Dr. Andreas Esser will take over management of the Continental’s Commercial Vehicle Tires business unit, reporting directly to Nikolai Setzer, who manages the Tire division as a Continental board member.
Daimler reaches 1,000th natural gas truck milestone
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has become the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to deliver its 1,000th natural gas truck, the company announced this week. [Full Story]
TMD Friction names Jim Clark Engineering Director for North America
Jim Clark has joined the TMD Friction Inc. as Engineering Director for North America. Clark is responsible for all product development and applications engineering activities for TMD in North America.
TMD Friction names Jim Clark Engineering Director for North America
Jim Clark has joined the TMD Friction Inc. as Engineering Director for North America. Clark is responsible for all product development and applications engineering activities for TMD in North America.
Erb’s safety director wins prestigious award
NEW HAMBURG, Ont. — Erb Group’s director of safety and compliance Tom Boehler has won the 2011 Transportation Safety Professional of the Year Award from the Central Chapter of the Fleet Safety Council. [Full Story]
TravelCenters of America Q3 Profit Soars on Rising Fuel Sales, Lower Costs
Truck-stop operator TravelCenters of America LLC said Monday its third-quarter profit surged fourfold on higher fuel sales and lower costs.
Pilot Flying J Supports Truckers Against Trafficking
In an effort to help raise awareness about human trafficking along America’s roadways, Pilot Flying J has partnered with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) to expand education for employees and outreach to customers.