ATA Refutes Misleading and Reckless Reporting on ‘Study’ of Trucker Drug and Alcohol Use
Oct. 28, 2013: Today, American Trucking Associations leaders called on U.S. media outlets to stop their inaccurate and sensationalized reporting on a so-called ‘study’ claiming that a number of commercial truck drivers use drugs or alcohol while behind…
Semi collision on I-57 claims life of Louisiana trucker
The crash was reported at 3:08 a.m. According to investigators, a semi driven by T.J. Cork Dilbert, 33 of Jacksonville, Fla., was northbound on I-57 in the right lane when he observed Burt’s semi merging onto I-57 from the Dix entrance ramp.
Clipped pole tips police to multi-million dollar smartphone heist
Commercial truck driver Juan Perez-Gonzales has had lots of explaining to do the past three days, beginning with the cracked power pole off of Knopp Avenue and Grade Lane.
UPS Third Quarter Profit Doubles
New third quarter financials from the parcel delivery and freight-hauling giant UPS, show it doubled its profit in the third quarter of the year, coming in at $1.1 billion, compared with $469 million a year earlier.
Navistar Recalling More Than 16,000 2008-2013 Model Trucks
Navistar is recalling 16.107 model year 2008-2013 International LoneStar, ProStar, and TranStar trucks manufactured Feb. 20, 2008, through July 29 of this year, that are and equipped with an electronic fifth wheel jaw release system.
Glasvan Great Dane to showcase natural gas yard tractor
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Glasvan Great Dane will be showcasing one of its first natural gas-powered Autocar shunt trucks at an open house Nov. 12.
New smart phone application replaces traditional ID programs for missing children
Traditional child identification programs have been replaced with a new application, the Find Me ID app
Trailer orders strong in September, but backlogs thin: ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. — September marked the second consecutive month of strong orders for trailer manufacturers.
Penray Broadens Management Team
The Penray Companies Inc. has announced the formation of a new management team that will work to grow sales of the company’s chemical additives and functional fluids with a new air of excitement and enthusiasm.
Penske Truck Leasing Opens Neenah, Wisc., Facility
Penske Truck Leasing has opened a facility in Neenah, Wisc., at 2301 American Drive.