New Jersey Idling Ban to Start May 1
A ban on idling in New Jersey will go into effect on May 1 for pre-2007 model year trucks, despite local truckers’ efforts to get the law modified.
Rush Enterprises Announces Promotions; Appoints New Senior Vice President
Rush Enterprises promoted Steven L. Keller to senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer and Derrek Weaver to senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.
Small Percentage of Drivers Represent Highest Distracted Driving Risk
A study of drivers observed through an in-cab video/vehicle data safety system found that a small percent of drivers are most likely to be involved in a distracted driving behavior when they do something dangerous like swerve or slam on the brakes.
Delaware Opens State’s First Electrified Truck Parking
Governor Jack Markell announced the opening of Delaware’s first electrified parking area for trucks at the Smyrna Rest Area on U.S. Route 13.
Heavy-Duty Order Backlog Approaches 108,000 Units
Strong order volume pushed the Class 8 backlog to almost 108,000 units in March, according to ACT Research.
Research Links Truck Crash Involvement to Driver History
A study by the American Transportation Research Institute reveals that truck drivers with poor driving records are more susceptible to being involved in a future truck crash than their peers with clean driving records.
Angry truckers in China protest rising costs
Hundreds of truck drivers are holding a three-day protest against rising fees and fuel prices at China’s busiest port, the latest display of resentment over surging inflation.
A123 Systems Announces Distribution Partnership with Mavizen
A123 Systems has been a leading Tier 1 supplier of batteries to OEM’s such as BMW, GM, and others since 2001. Until today, their advanced Nanophosphate® lithium ion batteries were only available to manufacturers, never to individuals, small busi…
FAA Fires 2 Controllers for Sleeping on Job
The control tower at Ronald Reagan National Airport is shown from a metro train stop March 24, 2011… The control tower at Ronald Reagan National Airport is shown from a metro train stop March 24, 2011 in Washington, DC.
Police: 20-25 teens storm Ga. train, attack riders
A group of 20 to 25 youths jumped aboard a commuter train bound for Atlanta’s airport and viciously attacked the passengers, police said.