From the LL blog: I had a little help
Trucker-columnist Bob “Cowpoke” Martin was honored at the Paul K. Young show truck competition at MATS last week. Cowpoke says his successful life has not been a lone effort and explains why.
Pork Chop Diaries 2011
Land Line Managing Editor Sandi Soendker signs off the 2011 Pork Chop Diaries with some musings on the pranks and shenanigans that go on at the Mid-America Trucking Show, as well as some parting thoughts.
Government Shutdown Would Not Affect Federal Transportation Safey Programs
Federal funding for highway projects and motor carrier safety programs will continue if the federal government shuts down after Friday, the Department of Transportation said.
Oil Jumps to Top $112 a Barrel
Oil prices continued to spike Friday, jumping $2.49 to finish the trading week over $112 a barrel on continued concerns over Libya’s civil conflict, Bloomberg reported.
Airline executives say they still support Boeing
The CEOs of Southwest Airlines and American Airlines say they still have confidence in Boeing.
Intermodal Traffic Jumps 19.4% for Week
Intermodal traffic jumped 19.4% last week compared from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
Gov waives some trucker rules for flood response
Gov. Jack Dalrymple has waived service hour and weight restrictions for commercial truck drivers who are providing direct help to the flood relief efforts in North Dakota.
Don’t get no respect!
Dear Carolyn,
I’ve been driving for the same company for two years. Lately, they’ve been treating me badly. Dispatch is rude and the owner of the company has told me several times that he’s not sure he’ll be able to keep me on. He’s letting the equipment get run down and skimping on repairs. Part of […]
I-75 reopens after fatal accident snarls traffic
All lanes of Interstate 75 have reopened following a series of accidents that left one person dead and snarled rush hour traffic.
I-75 reopens after fatal accident snarls traffic
All lanes of Interstate 75 have reopened following a series of accidents that left one person dead and snarled rush hour traffic.