Pete’s Blog&Grille: The Go-To Trucker for C&W Music
Elwin Shaw, aged 70-something, runs Shaw Farm Supply in the Northern Ontario town of Mindemoya, which is smack in the middle of Manitoulin Island, in the northern waters of Lake Huron.
Infrastructure and the Military CDL Act
This article was written by Hank Barton. Hank is a second generation trucker-philosopher with a penchant for the written word.
Time Running out for CARB Compliance on Trailer Aerodynamics
Jan. 1, 2013, will bring heavy fines for truckers who cross into California without SmartWay verified aerodynamic devices such side skirts or boat tail fairings that improve fuel economy 4% to 5% on their 53-foot or longer box and refrigerated trail…
Help Inc.’s Technologies Moves Trucks Through Inspections
Help Inc. has two technologies that will electronically screen all trucks for compliance with state and federal safety information, driver and company credentials and weight requirements on I-70 in Indiana, Ohio and Illinois.
Truck drivers siphoned off more than $30,000 of diesel in theft scheme
Police in Prince George County, VA, arrested two Florida truck drivers in conjunction with a diesel theft scheme that one fuel station owner said has cost his company more than 7,800 gals.
Judge Orders Rewrite of Hot Fuel Settlements
A judge has rejected many of the proposed settlement deals in the “hot fuel” class-action lawsuit, sending fuel refiners and retailers back to the drawing board.
Navistar finalizes supply agreement with Cummins
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar has announced it has finalized its supply agreement with Cummins, to offer the ISX 15 in International ProStar, PayStar and 9900 models.
First Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue Conference Scheduled for January
The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association announced a new component to the Heavy Duty Dialogue conference series, the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue conference, which will be co-hosted with MacKay & Co. on Jan. 21.
Carriers and shippers debate value of RFPs
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Are Request for Proposals (RFPs) a constructive, mutually beneficial process for both shippers and carriers, or are they, as one motor carrier executive deemed them, “Really friggin’ pathetic”? That was…
TravelCenters of America Announces Reserve-It Parking
TravelCenters of America announced Reserve-It, which allows drivers to reserve a parking space at select TA and Petro locations in advance of arriving.