Truckers Urged to Prepare for New Traffic Patterns on Capital Beltway
The Virginia Department of Transportation is encouraging truckers driving through Northern Virginia to prepare for the major traffic changes on the Capital Beltway due to the opening of the 495 Express Lanes.
Sandy Affects October Truck Tonnage Figures
Superstorm Sandy helped drive tonnage figures down in October, resulting in the lowest level for the American Trucking Associations’ seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index since May 2011.
Schneider Launches Used Fleet Truck Sales
Schneider National recently expanded its tractor purchase offerings for owner-operators, fleets and wholesalers.
Police launch major crackdown on rogue truckers across Merseyside
Rogue truckers bringing guns, drugs and contraband into Merseyside are being targeted by law enforcement agencies during a 12-month crackdown.
States looking at highway funding
Increasing fuel taxes may be a near-taboo topic on Capitol Hill, but as state legislators and governors look to 2013 budgets and highway funding, a number are considering raising state fuel taxes to pay for needed infrastructure work.
Odessa Long-Haul Trucker Pleads Guilty To Cocaine Trafficking Charges
A Former Odessa long-haul trucker has pleaded guilty to federal cocaine trafficking charges.
Trucker Linked to Kirkland Smuggling Ring Convicted on ‘BC Bud’ Charges
A Canadian truck driver involved in a drug smuggling ring led by a Kirkland man has been convicted in federal court of conspiracy to distribute marijuana for allegedly smuggling thousands of pounds of “BC bud” into the United States.
Kinedyne Names Wolford VP of Sales and Marketing
Kinedyne Corp. announced the promotion of Paul Wolford to vice president of sales and marketing.
C.H. Robinson Introduces Navisphere Technology Platform
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. introduces Navisphere, the next version of the company’s single global technology platform.
Transportation CFOs outline predictions, top concerns in GE survey
TORONTO, Ont. — A survey of corporate chief financial officers found that transportation CFO sentiment is in line with the overall mean when it comes to the current state of their industry, the US economy and the global economy.