Great Dane names new president as part of succession plan
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Great Dane president and CEO Bill Crown announced today his succession plan, which will see him step aside from day-to-day activities as president, while retaining his role as CEO.
Representatives introduce bill to ensure rulemaking for sleep apnea, not guidance
Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., and Dan Lipinski, D-Ill., have introduced legislation to ensure that any federal standards governing sleep apnea in truck and bus drivers would be through a rulemaking instead of guidance, which has previously been the case.
Winnipeg councillor pushes for truck bans, calls them “unsightly”
WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) was left unimpressed after a city councillor proposed moving trucks off main thoroughfares without suggesting any reasonable solutions for their relocation.
Truckers will continue to monitor port traffic despite assurances
Irish truck drivers will continue to monitor traffic at Foynes and other ports but are now confident that any illegal haulage activity will cease.
Truck Driver stabbed over $1
A man is on the run after stabbing a trucker over a one dollar bill; WXII 12’s Rob Wu has more.
Truck drivers top drug users
Salda said the visit of officers of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency to Tuesday’s regular session has pushed lawmakers to focus on the growing drug menace here.
Road Team captain Anthony Spero named July Trucker Buddy
ABF Freight Systems driver and America’s Road Team Captain Anthony Spero has been named July Trucker Buddy of the Month following his nomination by Sara Dixon and Emily Schimelman, teachers at Hamden Hall County Day School, in Hamden, Conn.
Fleet Safety Council’s annual conference to cover broad spectrum of topics
KITCHENER, Ont. — The Ontario Fleet Safety Council’s annual conference will explore a variety of issues, ranging from recruitment to behavioural analysis, over three days in October.
Driver sent to hospital after big rig crashes on I-82
The driver of a big rig was sent to the hospital after the big rig rolled and landed on its side.
FleetSmart to offer free online workshops to improve fuel efficiency
OTTAWA, Ont. — Fleet Managers and other trucking industry leaders are invited to attend a free web series that could help significantly reduce fuel costs and increase safety on the road.