Women detail abuse by ‘monster’
Michael Cooper could be charming, even charismatic in his courtship of women. The wicked streak emerged later, along with beatings when he had been drinking and the constant threat of violence should they ever leave, according to three women who each h…
I-95 crash leaves trucker dead
A North Carolina truck driver was killed early Saturday after a car rolled over and collided with his vehicle parked in an I-95 rest area.
Get ready for lights
The trophies are ready for distribution at the fun-inspired, community-oriented competition of the Trucker’s Light Parade beginning this afternoon at 5:30 p.m. at the Ukiah Airport, following State Street north and finishing at Jensen’s Restaurant &…
Wakefield Canada wins two workplace-oriented awards
TORONTO, Ont. — Wakefield Canada has won two recent awards for its corporate culture and human resources practices.
jailed after missing pork turns up in Arkansas
The port was picked up in South Carolina Nov. 13 and was to be driven to Florida.
Spence Appointed NationaLease VP-National Accounts
M. Jeffrey Spence has been named vice president of national accounts for NationaLease, a North American full-service truck leasing organization.
Daimler Celebrates 100,000th Cascadia From Plant in Mexico
Daimler Trucks North America is celebrating the production anniversary of its plant in Saltillo, Mexico, with the 100,000th Freightliner Cascadia to roll off the floor.
Smith Electric to Open Manufacturing Facility in Chicago
Smith Electric Vehicles announced that it will open an electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Chicago, after Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a voucher system created to accelerate the conversion from diesel to all-electric commercial vehicles.
TTC elects executive committee for 2013, has Grapes for dinner
TORONTO, Ont. — The Toronto Transportation Club held its 99th annual general meeting yesterday at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto, followed by its annual dinner which featured live entertainment from Canadian hockey icon, Don Cherry. More…
Penske retrofitting 5,000 trucks with LED headlights
READING, Pa. — Penske Truck Leasing is retrofitting 5,000 of its 2012 and 2013 semi-tractors currently within its commercial truck rental fleet with new LED headlights from Truck-Lite. Penske officials say the company is the first and only…