NPTC and Idealease Hosting 25 Safety Seminars
The National Private Truck Council and Idealease are hosting 25 “Truck Safety Evolution” seminars in the U.S. and Canada March through May.
Former mill worker surrenders after 9-hour standoff in Jay
A team of Maine State Police tactical officers are taken by pickup truck into the Verso paper mill in Jay on Wednesday.
Truckers Educate Students on Driving Safety
Nicholas County High School students are learning about being safe around trucks on the highway.
EOBR mandate included in US highway bill; needs House approval
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations President is applauding the US Senate for passing an historic, long-term highway bill, and is urging the House to quickly follow suit. “The highway bill passed by the Senate is…
Research firm adjusts long-term forecast for commercial vehicle industry
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research has shifted its long-term forecast for the commercial vehicle industry. The cycle peak in 2013 has been adjusted downward, with stronger demand now stretching through 2014, according to the March issue of the ACT…
Hino partners with Roynat to provide truck financing
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Hino Motors Canada has partnered with Roynat Lease Finance to provide truck leasing and financing solutions, the company announced.
When greening your fleet, focus on existing vehicles first: FedEx exec
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Greening your fleet starts with optimizing the vehicles that are in the fleet today, Russell Musgrove, managing director, global vehicles with FedEx Express explained during his keynote address at the recent Green Truck…
Imagine a Congress that can do great things
Editor’s note: Tamar Jacoby, a fellow at the New America Foundation, is writing a book about what worked in the 1950s.
PacLease opens new full-service leasing facility in Dartmouth
DARTMOUTH, N.S. — PacLease has announced the opening of a new franchise in Dartmouth, aimed at servicing the growing economic activity in the region.
CTA bends Ottawas ear on safety, environmental initiatives
OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) recently appeared before a Commons Standing Committee on Transport to appeal to the feds for support in rolling out environmentally friendly transport alternatives, such as natural gas.