New research provides analysis of operational costs in trucking
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released the findings of its 2011 update to An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking. The research, which identified trucking costs from 2009 and the first… [Full Story]
Shell Rotella offering limited warranty on heavy-duty oils
BURLINGTON, Ont. — Shell Rotella is now backing its heavy-duty engine oils with a lubrication limited warranty. [Full Story]
Floods Close I-29 South of Iowa 2
Missouri River flooding prompted the Iowa and Missouri departments of transportation this afternoon to officially closed Interstate 29 from exit 10 in Iowa to the U.S. 136 interchange near Rock Port, Mo.
Trucker in deadly crash charged; test shows pot
A truck driver was arrested Wednesday, accused of having marijuana in his system when he struck and killed a construction worker in April on U.S. 27 in Decatur.
CVSA Urges Congress to Lift Ban on Enroute Bus Inspections, Look at Bus Driver HOS Regs
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance urged Congress to lift the current restriction in the law that prohibits enroute bus inspections and pledged to immediately encourage all state members to take aggressive enforcement action when warranted.
ATRI Updates Costs of Trucking Report: Drivers, Fuel Largest Expense
The American Transportation Research Institute released the findings of its 2011 update to An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking.
SSA Schedules 2011 Convention, Succession Planning Seminar
The Service Specialists Association’s 2011 Convention to be held at the Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa in Fort Myers, Fla., Oct. 13-15.
Michigan Upping Truck Enforcement Through End of September
Working under a grant from the Michigan Truck Safety Commission, Michigan State Police motor carrier officers will work specialized truck enforcement team operations until September 30.
Truckers to display, test skills at Expo
Seventy of Kansas’ most skilled and safest truck drivers will demonstrate their driving and maneuvering skills at the Kansas Expocentre on Friday and Saturday as part of the state’s Professional Truck Driving Championships.
Ariz. inmate defense: No kidnapping DNA evidence
A defense lawyer for an Arizona inmate on trial for escaping and hijacking two truck drivers told a jury in Kingman on Wednesday that there’s no physical evidence linking the prisoner to the crimes of which he is accused.