Former trucker gets 33 years for sexual assault of Ottawa teen
The writings, which include a 1350 copy of the Magna Carta, a 1776 printing of the Declaration of Independence and a 1788 first edition of the Federalist papers, arrived quietly at Union Station this week so their pages could be filmed for the producti…
Diesel Truck Driver Training School Offers $200 Scholarship
To help defray the cost of tuition, the Diesel Truck Driver Training School is offering a two hundred dollar scholarship for any prospective student who takes advantage of their free class offering.
Translogic seeing benefits from e-logs
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Translogic Express has announced it is automating its hours-of-service, using Shaw Tracking’s GPS fleet tracking product.
Europe green-lights trailer tails
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — European truck fleets will be able to enjoy the benefits of trailer tails, thanks to a regulation that allows for the use of 50-cm tails on new trailers.
Boats restricted to stop highway flashing
North Carolina transportation officials said they are taking steps to prevent female boaters from slowing traffic by flashing their breasts to truck drivers.
Tow-rate crackdown does U-turn
When state lawmakers held a hearing last month on a bill to crack down on our sky’s-the-limit towing fees, the tow-truck industry, as expected, turned out in force.
How can a QR code improve uptime?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Beginning in April, all new Volvo and Mack trucks will have a QR code attached to the edge of the driver’s side door.
Volvo focuses on uptime with new products, partnerships
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Volvo Trucks is promising improved uptime with its latest series of products and partnerships, announced at the Technology and Maintenance Council meetings here this week.
Long hauls, short-handed: Local, state trucking companies having…
Truckers are regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
MTA elects new executive committee, board of directors for 2013-2014 term
WINNIPEG. Man. — The Manitoba Trucking Association elected its Board of Directors and Executive at its Annual General Meeting today.