Canadian wins DTNA skills competition
PORTLAND, Ore. – A Canadian technician is among the winners of this year’s skills competition hosted by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). Ryan Picken, who works for Metro Freightliner Hamilton in Stoney Creek, Ont., won the engine category. The othe…
ECONOMIC WATCH: Trucking conditions roared back in June
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index swung from a record low reading of -28.66 in April, to its strongest reading in a decade in June at 11.35. But the industry analyst warned it’s unclear how long the positive factors affecting the June…
Oklahoma Trucking Association joins California’s AB5 fight
Contrtibutes $5,000 to CTA
Truck burns near scales in California
Condition of driver unknown
Driver honored for 26 years, 2.5 million miles
Joins IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame
Fleet Safety Experience Brings Training Online
This all-new virtual counterpart of Fleet Safety Conference was designed for immediate fleet safety industry needs but built as a long-term solution.
Why Continuous Driver Monitoring Matters
Read about the legal landscape of the transportation industry, key regulatory obligations companies need to know about, and tips on properly vetting drivers to ensure only the safest individuals drive for your company.
Seatbelts to be mandatory for all passengers in NY
New law takes effect Nov. 1
Protest expected to shut down Chicago interstate Saturday
If you’re heading through Chicago Saturday, be wary of a protest that authorities warn will shut down a portion of I-94. In other news: Iowa DOT plans to add 247 truck parking spaces to rest areas in the coming years. The annual Make-A-Wish Convoy will…
Major metro planning organization wants your expertise on truck parking
Where it is, and where — and when — it isn’t, as it were. It’s a veritable cliche (though also a truism) that when it comes to truck parking, if you want to build an effective plan, you need to seek out counsel from the experts. That’s you. Planners …