New FMCSA Rule Targets Willful Violators
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s newest enforcement tool is a shutdown order for carriers that flagrantly disregard the safety rules.
Trailer Wizards hires new Winnipeg sales rep
WINNIPEG, Man. — Trailer Wizards has announced the hiring of Ainsley McWhirter as sales rep in its Winnipeg office.
Settlement Reached in Long-Running Truckstop Battle Against Comdata
A legal settlement has been reached for a class of more than 4,000 independent truckstops and other retail fueling merchants following an antitrust lawsuit filed in 2007 against fleet payment card issuer Comdata and three national truckstop chains.
Driving for Profit: Spending money to improve roads and drivers
It’s not too often you actually hear somebody come out in favour of a tax increase, but that exactly what Chris Burruss did.
Truckers in York County say they’ll wait out storm
WMTW News 8 at 11’s Shernay Williams reports on truckers who decided to wait out the snowstorm in Kittery as well as turnpike crews on standby until the snow accumulates.
Driving for Profit: Changes to US regulations in a holding pattern
When is an update not an update? When there is no new information to report, but a report must be made anyway.
Lindale business owner launches sign campaign opposing ‘relief route’
Signs have been popping up in sections of downtown Lindale and Interstate 20 asking people to say ‘no’ to the Toll 49 Relief Route.
TransCore reports record Canadian spot market freight volumes for December
TORONTO, Ont. — TransCore says its Canadian freight volumes showed “stellar” results in December, establishing a new record high for December load volumes.
In Washington State study, truckers had highest obesity rate
The study defined an obese person as having a body mass index of 30 or higher. have the dubious distinction that most would like to avoid – being the top occupation in that state with the highest prevalence of obesity.
Federal Suit Alleges Fraud by Mover over Military Shipments
One household goods mover and an affiliate have allegedly swindled millions of dollars from the federal government by submitting false claims about relocating military personnel, according to a recently disclosed lawsuit.