New Brunswick ‘paralyzing’ provincial trucking industry with fees: APTA chief
DIEPPE, NB — The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association says Service New Brunswick’s registration renewal fees are paralyzing the industry.
Three Goodyear truck tire retreads receive SmartWay certification
AKRON, Ohio — Three of Goodyear’s truck tire retreads have received SmartWay certification from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): the G316 AT Fuel Max, the G572 LHD Fuel Max and the G305 ATS Fuel Max.
ContiLifeCycle Expands into Pennsylvania with Bergey’s Tire
Long-time Continental and General truck tire dealer Bergey’s Tire, headquartered in Souderton, Pa., announced the expansion of its product offering with a retreading solution from Continental Tire’s Commercial Vehicle Tire Business Unit.
Hankook Tire America Names New President
Hankook Tire has appointed Byeong Jin Lee as its new President of Hankook Tire America Corp., effective Jan. 1.
Construction industry throws support behind second Detroit-Windsor bridge
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sixteen construction and transportation organizations, lead by the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED), are calling on US President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to swiftly approve construction of…
Ohio Governor Decides Not to Privatize Turnpike
Ohio Gov. John Kasich announced plans to generate $3 billion for state road projects — without leasing it or selling it to a private outside concern.
New Love’s Locations Open in Iowa and Idaho
Love’s Travel Stops opened two new locations recently in Davenport, Iowa, at Interstate 80, and Idaho Falls, Idaho, at Interstate 15.
FMCSA Plans Surveys on EOBR Harassment
Federal safety regulators are preparing surveys to learn whether or not electronic onboard recorders might be used to harass drivers. The surveys of drivers and carriers are part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s preparation for a…
Missouri’s I-49 Designation Makes History
With the designation of former U.S. Route 71 to become part of Interstate 49, this week, the plan for an uninterrupted I-49 is beginning to take shape.
TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index remains steady in November
TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore’s Link Logistics Canadian Freight Index saw no change in month-over-month volumes for November. Year-over-year load volumes were down 15% from November 2011. In spite of the decrease, load volumes are still well…