Professional Truck Driver Institute Recognizes Longtime Employee Marlene Dakita
The Professional Truck Driver Institute awarded its 14th annual Lee J. Crittenden Memorial Award to Marlene Dakita, the organization’s long-time certification coordinator, during the Truckload Carriers Association annual convention.
Obama to Visit North Carolina Daimler Trucks Plant
President Obama will visit a Daimler Trucks North America plant in North Carolina today, where he’s expected to tout the economy, job growth and fuel-efficiency standards.
Ram Adds 2 Tradesman Pickups, Cab Back-Panel Removal, MaxTow Package
Chrysler’s Ram Truck brand has added a pair of roomier Tradesman pickups, plus a panel-removal option for its chassis-cab medium-duty trucks and higher-weight packages for towing.
EPA Engine Report Card: the rest of the story
Getting through EPA 2002 through 2010 has been tough for everyone. Occasionally fleets share their experiences with the likes of me, who report them when we can. But there’s an entire sub-set of sufferer we seldom hear from, or take seriously when we…
Work Starts on I-69 Upgrades to Former Western Kentucky Parkway
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet started installing new Interstate 69 signage along the former Western Kentucky Parkway between Eddyville, Ky., and the Pennyrile Parkway interchange near Madisonville, Ky.
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index Expected to Climb in 2012
In spite of a reading of 6.1 for January’s Trucking Conditions Index, FTR Associates forecasts a slow climb to strongly positive territory for trucking throughout 2012, with volumes and profits sufficient for investment for growth by year’s end.
Gas stations running dry as Brazil truckers strike
Sao Paulo’s 2,000 gas stations are rapidly running out of fuel as a strike by truck drivers who haul gas in South America’s largest city entered a second day Tuesday, according to business representatives.
Next generation leaders share vision of trucking industry’s future at TCA
KISSIMMEE, FLA – Investing in detailed and regular evaluation of business processes, having the courage to reject customer demands that are not beneficial to your company’s health and the wisdom to terminate unproductive practices…
Next generation leaders share vision of trucking industry’s future at TCA
KISSIMMEE, FLA – Investing in detailed and regular evaluation of business processes, having the courage to reject customer demands that are not beneficial to your company’s health and the wisdom to terminate unproductive practices…
Motor Carrier Service, Inc. and Paramount Freight Systems named overall winners of 2012 Best Fleets to Drive For
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — This morning, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and its partner CarriersEdge named the overall winners of the fourth annual Best Fleets to Drive For survey and contest.