Renewable Natural Gas, the Energy Source Nobody’s Talking About
Renewable natural gas is methane gas produced by decomposing organic matter from sources like landfills, dairy farms, and wastewater treatment plants. It can be economically collected and used to power trucks. Hugh Donnell of natural-gas engine maker, …
Trucker loses load of lumber on California highway
A trucker lost a load of lumber on U.S. 101 early this morning in northern California. The California Highway Patrol posted details to its Facebook page, urging other motorists to be cautious when driving past.
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Navistar, Traton Appear Close to Acquisition Deal
It appears that Navistar and Traton may have a deal for the acquisition of Navistar International Corp. by Volkswagen’s truck and bus unit for $3.69 billion.
Drivers impaired by more than drugs or alcohol alone
TORONTO, Ont. – Driving a truck requires plenty of focus, and PJ Barclay knows that focus can be impaired by more than drugs and alcohol alone. Physical factors, fatigue, medical issues, and mental health all contribute to overall impairment, the presi…
Justin Durand’s heavily customized 2018 Peterbilt 389 glider
The rig is powered by a 1999-model Cat 3406E with a C-18 Marine Cam Bully Dog ceramic-coated exhaust manifold and a larger Borg-Warner 78mm turbocharger that has been ceramic-coated and polished as well. The transmission is an Eaton-Fuller 18-speed. It…
Navistar counters Traton’s ‘final’ offer
LISLE, Ill. – Navistar International’s Board of Directors has responded to Traton’s final buyout offer of US$43 per share, saying it will accept US$44.50. Navistar says the $44.50 price has the support of Navistar’s two largest shareholders. In a lette…
Trout River Industries names new president
COLEMAN, P.E.I. – DLH Group has named Stephen Kennaugh the president and CEO of Trout River Industries, its live-bottom trailer manufacturing division in Prince Edward Island. Kennaugh joined Trout River Industries in 2017 as financial controller, and …
Trucking for a Cure mission continues
WOODSTOCK, Ont. – There will be no Trucking for a Cure convoys this year, but the fight against breast cancer continues. A major event in the Canadian trucking calendar, the annual convoys in Woodstock and Brockville/Prescott help raise awareness about…
Pilot Flying J conviction overturned in appeals court
A federal appeals court has overturned the convictions of former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood and two others in connection with a long-running scheme to defraud trucking companies. According to the Knoxville News Sentinel, a three-judge pane…
‘Ice Road Truckers’ star to serve 18 months house arrest
Part of the sentence will be in his truck
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