Hearing Brings Hours Rule to Center Stage
Last week, Federal Motor Safety Carrier administration chief Anne Ferro said that preliminary estimates show a rise in truck-related fatalities, from 3,360 in 2009 to “approaching 4,000” in 2010.
Average U.S. DEF Pump Price Reaches $2.73 in November
Emissions analyst Integer Research published the national average price for DEF in the first edition of its new Diesel Exhaust Fluid pricing service, DEF Tracker.
Double Coin names new Canadian sales manager
MONROVIA, Cal. — Double Coin Tires has named Perry Pearlman its new Canadian regional sales manager. [Full Story]
Xata names new chief technology officer
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Xata Corp. has named Odell Tuttle its chief technology officer. [Full Story]
Polar Tank Trailer dealing with strike at tanker plant
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Tanker truck manufacturer Polar Tank Trailer is dealing with a strike at its Opole plant, which produces stainless steel, aluminum and carbon steel tankers for liquid bulk products. [Full Story]
CarriersEdge, OLE partner to deliver online training programs
MARKHAM, Ont. — CarriersEdge has partnered with Online Learning Enterprises (OLE) to deliver each others’ online training programs. [Full Story]
Blog: Chat with Joe Rajkovacz: new regs would add to transit time
I had the chance to chat on Nov. 30 with Joe Rajkovacz, regulatory affairs specialist with the Grain Valley, Mo.-based Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.
Dana, Eaton to end Roadranger marketing alliance
MAUMEE, Ohio — Dana and Eaton have announced plans to end their Roadranger marketing agreement. [Full Story]
Preliminary Net Class 8 Orders Decline in November
FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing November 2011 Class 8 truck total net orders for all major North American OEM’s declined 27% from October to 20,400 units.
Study: Men, Ages 45 And Up, More Likely To Crash In Snow
MINNEAPOLIS – Who do you think are better drivers – men or women? A new study says that when the snow flies, some men get into trouble.