Police work undercover to expose prostitution, sex trafficking
Toledo is a growing hub for sex trafficking. It’s one of the top five cities where women or girls are taken from and used as sex slaves.
Oakland port truckers group to stop work Wednesday
The Port of Oakland Truckers Association, which represents about 200 of the 5,900 drivers at the port, said they want: extra pay when they are forced to wait at the docks to pick up cargo because it can’t be located or for reasons beyond their control;…
New Werner Safe Driver Program Rewards Truckers with New Rigs
Trucking company Werner Enterprises recently introduced a three-tiered Million Mile Safe Driver Truck Program, designed to recognize professional Werner drivers who have achieved safe driving milestones of 1, 2 or 3 million miles.
Truckers Cry Foul Over New Government Regulations
Vance Vergon has been driving 18 wheelers from coast to coast for 28 years. He’s made a life on the road: he’s carted fruit from California to New Jersey and has gone to Alaska during fish season.
CTA issues white paper exploring transportation of dangerous goods by truck
OTTAWA, Ont. — With the transportation of dangerous goods on the radar of federal Transport Minister Lisa Raitt following a devastating train wreck in Lac Megantic earlier this year, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is looking at its own…
Montreal trucker charged in fatal Falmouth crash in court in January
This tractor-trailer veered off into the ditch as the result of a serious Highway 101 collision near Falmouth around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 9. A Montreal truck driver charged in connection with a fatal crash that claimed the life of a young boy near …
Apps Express first company to lease space in new B.C. industrial park
DELTA, B.C. — Apps Express is the first tenant to commit to moving into a new Boundary Bay Industrial Park near Deltaport, Canada’s largest container terminal.
Carrier Transicold introduces new multi-temp trailer refrigeration unit
ATHENS, Ga. — Carrier Transicold has introduced the Vector 8600MT hybrid trailer refrigeration unit for multi-temp trailers.
Quebec firm offering twin steer prep kits for Freightliner vocational trucks
PORTLAND, Ore. — Freightliner has announced the availability of twin steer chassis prep kits for its 114SD and 122SD truck models.
Judge Approves Pilot Flying J Settlement
With the sign-off of a judge on a settlement, the truckstop chain Pilot Flying J can finally start to close a chapter in a drama that’s been playing out since mid-April.