Central Ontario truckers vie for top spot at driving championship
KITCHENER, Ont. — A group of 26 drivers took part in the Central Ontario Driving Championships at Conestoga College Doon Campus in Kitchener on June 11. Each driver was vying for top spot in their respective divisions by completing three tasks… [Ful…
PMTC recognizes best truck and trailer graphics
KING CITY, Ont. — Some of the splashiest truck and trailer paint schemes and decaling jobs were honoured June 24 during the Private Motor Truck Council’s popular Vehicle Graphics Design competition. [Full Story]
North Wales Police crackdown on rogue truckers
A POLICE crackdown on foreign truckers who flout driving laws, putting motorists in danger, has been hailed a success.
Survey Shows Americans Support Gas Tax Under Certain Conditions
A national phone survey about tax options for funding transportation found that support for higher gas taxes or a new mileage tax can be significantly increased if certain conditions are met. according to the Mineta Transportation Institute.
U.S. Cargo Theft Report: Theft Down March to May YoY
Cargo theft appeared to be down somewhat for the three-month period of March, April and May compared to last year, according to FreightWatch International, although the May numbers for two of the most highly targeted states are still pending.
Truck Crashes into Amtrak Train, Killing at Least Six,Injuring Dozens
A truck driver is the focus of an investigation after he and at least five others were killed after his tractor-trailer ran into an Amtrak train at a rural crossing in the desert near Miriam, Nev., Friday.
Dean Foods Expands Southern California Fleet with Five Ryder Natural Gas Trucks
Ryder System delivered five natural gas-fueled delivery vehicles to Dean Foods, Ryder’s first customer for natural gas commercial vehicles made available through Ryder’s agreement with the San Bernardino Associated Governments in Southern California.
Hours of Service
Another respected international researcher has criticized the way in which U.S. truck regulators’ are attempting to justify changes to the current hours of service rule.
Dangerous and careless driving behind thousands of hazardous cargo crashes: data
Canadian Press , Dangerous Goods Accident Information System , Department of Transportation , Canada , OTTAWA , United States OTTAWA – Truckers hauling explosive or flammable loads have killed and badly injured people after getting drunk or stoned behi…
Dean Foods Expands Southern California Fleet with Five Ryder Natural Gas Trucks
Ryder System delivered five natural gas-fueled delivery vehicles to Dean Foods, Ryder’s first customer for natural gas commercial vehicles made available through Ryder’s agreement with the San Bernardino Associated Governments in Southern California.