Stabbed truck driver in serious condition
One Wisconsin long-haul trucker remains hospitalized and his co-driver is in jail following an argument and stabbing Friday outside a Gap restaurant.
Labor Issues
Former FMCSA researcher blasts studies backing HOS change – from June 10, 2011 ARLINGTON, Va.
HDAW 2012 Announces Theme, Leadership
Organizers of the seventh annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week announced the leadership team for the conference, to be held January 23-26, 2012, at The Mirage in Las Vegas, with the theme “Corporate Culture: The Foundation for Success.” Ken Duval, presid…
ATA Welcomes New Vice President of Legislative Affairs
American Trucking Associations has hired Caroline Decker as its new vice president of legislative affairs.
Retail Container Traffic Close to Flat through July
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to remain at about the same levels as last year through July before starting to resume increases later this summer, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report from th…
EPA Proposes Tougher Guidelines for SCR Engines
By Oliver B. Patton, Washington Editor The pollution control systems most engine manufacturers used to meet 2010 emission standards have been effective, but technical developments justify tougher guidelines, says the Environmental Protection Agency.
Nearly 12,000 flock to Atlantic Truck Show
MONCTON, N.B. — The Atlantic Truck Show attracted nearly 12,000 visitors through its gates this week, and Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, the show’s owner, says the 14th installment of the event did not disappoint. [Full Story]
Injured trucker’s family calls for mandatory fire protection
WINDSOR, Ont. — The family of a badly burned trucker is calling for mandatory fire-resistant clothing for drivers that haul explosive or flammable goods. [Full Story]
7 things that make a trucker’s shower great.
Oh. Was that just six? The seventh we’ll leave up to your imagination. It’s true about the research though.
Goodyear’s DuraSeal technology rolled out to new wide-base tires
AKRON, Ohio — Goodyear has come out with wide-base single drive and trailer tires that combine the company’s Fuel Max technology with its DuraSeal self-sealing properties. [Full Story]