Missouri DOT Launches Big Trucks Campaign
The Missouri Department of Transportation is asking motorists to drive more safely around trucks — and for truck drivers to slow down and pay attention — with its new Big Trucks Campaign.
Economy, commercial vehicle demand in line with 2012 forecasts: ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research says both the economy and commercial vehicle demands are in line with its forecasts in the latest issue of the ACT North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook. “The US economy is in much better shape than it…
US truck driver turnover takes unexpected dip in fourth quarter
ARLINGTON, Va. — After a year of quarterly increases, the turnover rate for truck drivers at large truckload fleets unexpectedly dipped one percentage point to an annualized rate of 88%, according to American Trucking Associations’ chief…
California trucker wins $2 million lottery jackpot
A On Tuesday, Gilda Cook of Ridgecrest collected her $2 million prize from California Lottery after winning the Set for Life scratchers game.A Lottery officials made the announcement in a press release.
UPS Adds U.S.-Mexico Ground Freight Service
UPS will now offer CrossBorder Connect, a ground freight service between the U.S. and Mexico designed to ease heavyweight freight supply chain challenges for companies investing in cross-border trade.
Kenworth to Cut 10% of Jobs at Chillicothe Plant
The Chillicothe Gazette is reporting that Kenworth plans to lay off 10% of workers at its Chillicothe, Ohio plant on Monday.
Fourth-Quarter Driver Turnover Makes Surprise Drop
After a year of quarterly increases, the turnover rate for truck drivers at large truckload fleets unexpectedly dipped one percentage point to an annualized rate of 88%, according to American Trucking AssociationsChief Economist Bob Costello.
Atlas Survey Shows Truckers’ "Favorite Things"
Drivers, at least those for a major moving company, are staying in touch via smartphones and Skype, like to eat at Subway and snack on fresh fruit, and would rather listen to classic rock than country, according to an annual survey.
Missouri DOT Launches Big Trucks Campaign
The Missouri Department of Transportation is asking motorists to drive more safely around trucks — and for truck drivers to slow down and pay attention — with its new Big Trucks Campaign.
Port of Long Beach, OOCL Sign $4.6 Billion, 40-Year Lease Agreement
By TruckingInfo Staff The Port of Long Beach and shipping company Orient Overseas Container Line signed a $4.6 billion, 40-year lease agreement this week for OOCL to lease the port’s new Middle Harbor , currently under construction.