Ontario to extend wheelbase limit for certain tractors
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has proposed to extend the maximum tractor wheelbase for trucks using anti-idling devices.
New Jersey Bill Would Make Owner-Operators Employees
A proposed New Jersey bill, A1578/S1450, dubbed the “Truck Operator Independent Contractor Act,” seeks to define drayage and parcel delivery owner-operators as employees of the companies they provide services for, rather than independent contractors.
Active Braking added to Volvo Enhanced Cruise
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo has added a new Active Braking feature to its Volvo Enhanced Cruise (VEC), which provides automatic braking when a collision is imminent even when the vehicle is not in cruise control.
Navistar Honors Perdue Farms for Innovative Partnership
Navistar and Barr International Trucks of Salisbury, Md., awarded Perdue Farms a Strategic Partnership Award for collaborating on truck fleet innovations, including an ultra-lightweight tractor specification and fully integrated tractor-trailer elect…
New Jersey Bill Would Make Owner-Operators Employees
A proposed New Jersey bill, A1578/S1450, dubbed the “Truck Operator Independent Contractor Act,” seeks to define drayage and parcel delivery owner-operators as employees of the companies they provide services for, rather than independent contractors.
NAFA Announces Beyond Fleet Campaign for Fleet Managers
NAFA Fleet Management Association’s new Beyond Fleet campaign seeks to gain executive level recognition for fleet managers, educate fleet managers on their value and worth to their employers and equip fleet managers with the tools they need to sell a…
Giant Boulder Move is Truly a ‘Rock Star’
There’s something fascinating about the specialized super-loads hauled by the likes of Emmert International.
Windham man gets life for rape
A truck driver from Windham sobbed as he pleaded guilty Thursday to six counts of raping two girls.
Mass. police charge trucker after bridge crash
A truck driver who said he was the victim of road rage when his truck crashed and burned in Fall River last month is facing drunken driving and other charges after police say his account didn’t hold up.
CV Parts Aftermarket Leading Indicator Increases in January
A new industry index that tracks aftermarket parts rose slightly in January. Commercial Motor Vehicle Consulting’s new CV Aftermarket Parts Leading Indicator increased 0.03% in January to 104.70 following a 0.01% decrease in December and a 0.61% increa…