Comments sought on I-5 toll bridge design
Plans to build and toll a new Interstate 5 bridge spanning the Columbia River between Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA, are moving forward, but there’s still time to for highway users to comment.
Real ID program delayed until 2013
States won’t have to meet yet another deadline in the controversial Real ID program. Last week, the Department of Homeland Security again delayed the ID program until January 2013. It was the third time DHS has delayed the 2005 law.
Family trucking business busted hauling hazmat without authority
A husband and wife trucking business was recently busted hauling hazmat loads after being issued an out-of-service order in 2008 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Thomas Watson, 57, and Cathy Watson, 54, of Moultrie, GA, pleaded guilt…
America’s Truck Wash & Chrome: glory days gone
When you call the number at America’s Truck Wash and Chrome in Triadelphia, WV, the message says: “We are now closed, both the internal division and the chrome shop.” The building may be vacant today, but the business clearly wrote a chapter in t…
From the LL blog: It was a ‘must stop’ place
Goodbye to one of the kings of chrome shops, and to General Manager Carol Watson and the crew from America’s Truck Wash and Chrome Shot. For the past 20-plus years, it was more than just the hot place to shop for chrome. In today’s blog, trucker/co…
Peterbilt increases production of Model 587, 382
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt has announced an increase in production of both the Model 587 and Model 382 at its truck manufacturing facility in Denton. “The launch of the Model 587 is an exciting opportunity for Peterbilt and has generated a… [Full St…
As the Pretzels Go, So Goes Flying Quality
Published: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 5:12 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 5:12 a.m. THE cost saving is peanuts, really.
New Volvo Autohauler Features Low Cab Height, 2010 Engine
Volvo Trucks in North America introduces a new truck exclusively for the automobile transport business, the Volvo Autohauler .
Isuzu re-launches gas-powered N-Series, unveils new commercial van
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Isuzu has announced it is bringing back its N-Series gasoline-powered delivery truck, with production set to begin Apr. 18 at Spartan Motors’ Michigan production facility. [Full Story]
New Fuso Canter triples service intervals and looks sharp too
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Mitsubishi Fuso has brought its popular Canter cabover to the North American market, where it will serve the Classes 3-5 markets. [Full Story]