Titan Trailers to open new plant, welding school
TILLSONBURG, Ont. — Aluminum trailer manufacturer Titan Trailers has announced plans to build a new sub-assembly plant in Tillsonburg, Ont. [Full Story]
Deaf Truck Drivers Can Now Apply for CDL Exemptions
The National Association of the Deaf says more than 20 deaf and hard of hearing truck drivers who submitted applications for an exemption from the DOT hearing requirements are now being considered for full Commercial Driver’s Licenses.
Truck Dealers Say August was Second-best Month in 2011
Used-truck retailers recorded their second-best selling month of the year in August. The average selling price of sleeper tractors also improved more than expected to levels on par with the best month of pre-recession 2008.
Chilliwack man, woman killed in Vedder Canal Bridge crash
Two people were killed early Wednesday morning when their eastbound SUV left Highway 1 and crashed into the Vedder Canal.
Chilliwack man, woman killed in Vedder Canal Bridge crash
Two people were killed early Wednesday morning when their eastbound SUV left Highway 1 and crashed into the Vedder Canal.
Infrastructure Bank Going Nowhere in House
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica convened a hearing yesterday on President Obama’s proposal to create a national infrastructure bank, and opened the event by making the situation perfectly clear.”I’m afraid that the nati…
NAFA Wants DOE to Rule on Hybrid Compliance Credits
NAFA Fleet Management Association wants the Department of Energy to clarify its position on the use of hybrid compliance credits. NAFA also urged the agency to proceed with a pending rulemaking covering the use of such credits.
Diesel Drops 2.8 cents Over the Past Week; Oil Prices Stabilize
Diesel prices continued their week over week decline, dropping nearly three cents from last week’s national average price. The national average price for diesel was $3.721 per gallon, down 2.8 cents from last week.
NTSB Wants Trucker Cell Phone Ban
The National Transportation Safety Board is advising Texas and all other states to ban the use of mobile phones by commercial drivers — even those with hands-free devices.
Volvo Group claims top spot in 13L engine market
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Group claims to have assumed the number one position for US sales of 13-litre engines, America’s new favourite engine size. [Full Story]