Strong trucking environment gets stronger in April: FTR Index
BLOOMINGTON, Ont. — A strong environment for trucking got even stronger in April, as FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) rose another 0.7 points to a reading of 13.8. The TCI is designed to summarize a full collection of industry…
Fruit-filled truck stolen from Whately Diner rest stop off Interstate 91
A tractor-trailer carrying fruit was stolen sometime between 4 and 9 p.m. Sunday at the F.L. Roberts truck stop/ Whately Diner Fillin’ Station, 372 State Road.
Florida Highway Patrol spokesman claims right to violate 4th Amendment
A shocking chain of events has led a Florida Highwy Patrol spokesman to claim in writing that the law-enforcement agency can wake up, interrupt the sleep, and demand ID from people at checkpoints without probable cause because it wouldn’t amount to a s…
Route 611 detour causes problems in Lower Mount Bethel Township
Truck drivers and residents alike aren’t happy with the current Route 611 detour in Lower Mount Bethel Township , and they have started to point fingers.
OTA digs in heels over diesel tax increase to fund transit
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has taken a stance against a Metrolinx plan that would regionally raise diesel taxes by five cents per litre, with funds going towards transit initiatives in the Toronto and Hamilton areas.
NTSB update: Trucker in bridge collapse felt crowded, moved right
The truck driver whose tall load triggered the collapse of the I-5 bridge over the Skagit River told investigators he felt crowded by a passing truck and moved toward his right – where the clearance was only 14′ 8″ or about 13 inches shorter than the t…
Blown tire possible cause of school bus injury accident
LOUISVILLE, KY A tire failure may have caused an injury accident on Interstate 64 involving a loaded school bus.
Atlantic Canada crowns top driving champs
TRURO, N.S. — The top truck drivers in Atlantic Canada tested their mettle during the annual Driving Championships June 1. The event, hosted by the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association Safety Council, saw 47 participants compete to become…
Wheels Group opens new Kansas office, adds to Montreal sales team
TORONTO, Ont. — Wheels Group has opened a new office in Kansas City, Mo. and expanded the sales team at its existing Montreal, Que. office.
Truckers say bill will drive them out of business
Independent contractors work as stand-alone small businesses, owning their own trucks and hiring their own workers.