Trailer Order Volume Strongest Since 2006
Following a modest pullback in November, the trailer industry closed 2012 on a strong note: December saw new orders rise to a multi-year high, while cancellation activity remained at modest levels.
Used Truck Sales Volumes Show Mixed Results for the Year
The wholesale used market was the only segment to grow from 2011 to 2012, up 3%. The auction and retail markets both fell 11%.
State Pot Laws Do Not Apply to Truck Drivers
States are loosening restrictions on marijuana but that does not mean truck drivers can kick back and light up a joint.In last November’s election, voters in Washington and Colorado made it legal to possess an ounce of pot and use it for recreation….
Motor Carriers Make Adjustments While CSA is Fine-Tuned
A congressional hearing held last September concluded with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration assuring stakeholders that refinements to the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program were under way and that more were scheduled in the ne…
Meet a Couple of Top Drivers from America’s Road Team
Every two years a new group of professional drivers are chosen to represent the best of the best on the American Trucking Associations’ America’s Road Team.I was pleased this year to see a couple of less-typical members on the Road Team:
Semi Truck Drivers Talk Varying Road Conditions
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Zurich Canada names new national transportation director
TORONTO, Ont. — Zurich Canada Commercial has named Victoria Stirling national director of its transportation business, effective Feb. 6. “Victoria’s understanding and knowledge of the business will strengthen Zurich’s already deep…
UPS driver named Minnesota’s Driver of the Year
The Minnesota Trucking Association has named Nathan Wick, a professional truck driver for UPS Freight in Blaine, Minn., as Minnesota’s 2012 Truck Driver of the Year.
Trailer order volume in December strongest since March 2006: report
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Following a modest pullback in November, the trailer industry closed 2012 on a strong note, with new orders rise to a multi-year high in December, while cancellation activity remained at modest levels, according to the…
Yokohama’s TY517 commercial tire added to SmartWay-certified list
FULLERTON, Calif. — Yokohama’s new TY517 commercial tire has been added to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay list of verified technologies. Yokohama, which now has nine products recognized as SmartWay…