APTA blasts St. John’s over truck-tax proposal
JOHN’S. N.B. – St. John’s has come under fire over a proposal to generate $1 million through a new tax on trucks hauling goods in the city amid the fight against Covid-19. The idea was proposed in a report to the Saint John Common Council, the Atlantic…
Pride & Polish Weekly Video Encore, No. 18: Fleenor Bros.’ ‘Ace in the Hole’ W900
Up this week at No. 18 is “Ace in the Hole,” a 2008 Kenworth W900 owned by Kyle Cousins and Carthage, Missouri-based Fleenor Bros. The rig’s name stems from the truck being a backup of sorts for the fleet when no drivers were available for a load, Cous…
Navistar Recalls Commercial Trucks for Fuel Heater Issues
Navistar, Inc. is recalling approximately 27,421 model-year 2017-2020 International trucks due to an electric fuel heater malfunction.
Penske Offers Special Fleet Lease Offer
The special leasing offer includes low rates and flexible lease terms on late-model, low-mileage vehicles from its extensive rental fleet of box trucks and semi-tractors.
Penske offers a special deal to fleets
READING, Pa. — Penske Truck Leasing is offering fleets a special full-service leasing program with low rates and flexible terms on late-model, low-mileage vehicles. Under the “Get Back to Business” program, fleets looking for an affordable …
PMTC extends deadline for awards submission
MILTON, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada has extended the deadline to enter its 2020 awards program until July 15. Each year the PMTC teams up with member companies to celebrate the best in trucking through the presentation of awards th…
How On-Time Service, Cleanliness are Helping this Small Fleet through the Pandemic
Brent and Connie Higgins might not have the same level of resources that larger fleets do in facing the COVID-19 pandemic, but a reputation for top-tier service and an already strong cleanliness ethic are serving them well.
Pilot donates $100,000 to truck driver relief fund
Benefits St. Christopher Fund
Michigan temporarily closes several rest areas
To be closed for two weeks
Company offers short term parking in Houston
Said to be ‘first of many’ lots