Plans for Southern California Truck-Only Freeway In the Works
A flood of freight predicted to clog freeways in Southern California has spurred regional transportation officials to plan a truck-only east-west freeway between two major interstates, according to the Riverside Press-Enterprise.
APRA Installs New Secretary
The Automotive Parts Remanufacturing Association installed Omar Cueto as its new secretary during the International Big R Show in Las Vegas recently.
Snow storm makes messy morning commute
SALT LAKE CITY – If you were out on the road Monday morning chances are you saw a crazy commute.
Introducing the new Trucker Radio
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Truck News has partnered with Alexis Broadcasting Company to produce and promote a new syndicated radio show called Trucker Radio.
Introducing the new Trucker Radio
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Truck News has partnered with Alexis Broadcasting Company to produce and promote a new syndicated radio show called Trucker Radio. [Full Story]
Trailer manufacturer makes Meritor’s tire inflation system standard option
TROY, Mich. — Dorsey Trailer has chosen the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by Pressure Systems International as its standard automatic tire inflation option. Dorsey, a manufacturer of multiple trailer designs for the heavy-duty… [Full Story]
National Association for Minority Truckers to Host Trucker Recognition Events
The National Association for Minority Truckers has declared 2012 as The Year of The Trucker and will host trucker appreciation rallies, convoys and cookouts in various cities.
Truck Driver Killed In Rollover Accident On Exit Ramp
The crash occurred on the Interstate-71 southbound ramp to U.S. 30 westbound. The flatbed truck, hauling a steel coil, rolled off the left side of the ramp.
COMPETITION WATCH: Contrans announces MacKinnon van acquisition
WOODSTOCK, Ont. — It’s official: Contrans Group has acquired the van division of MacKinnon Transport. [Full Story]
NATSO Announces Support for Amber Alert Program
The NATSO Foundation announced that the truckstop and travel plaza industry will engage in efforts to recover abducted children through the Amber Alert program.