Labor Issues
The federal government has just announced that it’s backing a $2.6-million study in the Maritimes to find out why truck drivers generally live a decade less than the average Joe.
Detroit judge sets plea deadline in airline attack
A judge has set an Aug. 19 deadline for any plea deal involving the Nigerian man accused of trying to blow up a Detroit-bound jumbo jet.
OOIDA: Drug testing bill an attempt at government ‘HR’
OOIDA leadership said Thursday that a new Senate drug-testing bill for truck and bus drivers amounts to little more than an attempt by large motor carriers to make the government act as their human resources departments.
Indiana House panel advances sole toll power for gov
An effort to give the Indiana governor greater authority on toll projects in the state is one step closer to becoming law.
Deadline extended for banks to apply for small business lending
While the original date was March 31 for community banks to apply for funding through the U.S. Treasury’s Small Business Lending Fund, that deadline now has been extended to May 16 to allow more community banks to apply.
Poll asks Canadians about speed limiters
An online poll by a Southwestern Ontario affiliate of CTV in Canada asked people if they think speed limiters on trucks is a good idea. Fifty-one percent answered “no.”
CARB offers grant programs, loans for truck owners
Truck owners who drive many of their miles in California have an opportunity to apply for grant and loan money this month to replace their truck or add emissions-reduction devices. The deadline to apply is April 29.
Trucker charged in cyclist’s death
Jason Donald Dickison, 28, of Meductic, N.B., has been charged with driving without due care and attention and excess hours of service in the death of cyclist Andrew Wolf.
Michelin, Volvo team up to find safest fleets
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Michelin Americas Truck Tires (MATT) is partnering with Volvo Trucks to award the 2011 Volvo Trucks Safety Award. [Full Story]
UltraLube 5th Wheel Trailer Grease
Plews & Edelmann, a supplier of automotive and industrial lubricants and equipment, introduced UltraLube 5th Wheel Trailer Grease.