Truck strikers continue attacks
Six trucks have been attacked around Joburg since Monday in violence assumed to be linked to the truck drivers’ strike.
Hitachi Capital opens Canadian branch
BURLINGTON, Ont. — Hitachi Capital America (HCA) has created a Canadian branch of the company called Hitachi Capital Canada (HCC). The Burlington, Ont.-based firm will initially target the truck transportation market in Canada, building on its…
Interstate 25 in Denver to close for 2012 Presidential Debate Oct. 3
On the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 3, Interstate 25 will be completely closed in both directions from the Santa Fe Drive (U.S. 85) interchange to the Hampden Avenue (U.S. 285) interchange for the 2012 presidential debate at the University of Denver.
Thermo King achieves EPA, CARB certification for 2013 engines
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Thermo King officials say the company has become the first transport refrigeration manufacturer to receive Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification for 2013 model year…
Truckers march to bargaining council
The were expected to deliver a memorandum of grievances to the bargaining council at 12pm.
ACT Research: Used Truck Market is Still Robust, Trailer Orders Improve
In August, ACT Research reports, pricing for used trucks continued to climb along with net orders for trailers.
Congress Passes Legislation for Easier CDLs for Military
The House of Representatives Friday passed a Senate bill (S. 3624) that lets states issue commercial driver’s licenses to military personnel stationed in the state instead of in their home state.
New Research Points to CSA Shortcomings, Reforms
A new research report finds that while some CSA scores are accurate predictors of crash risk, others work in the opposite direction.The report by the American Transportation Research Institute, an arm of American Trucking Associations, uses statisti…
Congress Passes Legislation for Easier CDLs for Military
The House of Representatives Friday passed a Senate bill that lets states issue commercial driver’s licenses to military personnel stationed in the state instead of in their home state.
Gasoline, Diesel Prices Drop Slightly
This week the price at the pump for a gallon of diesel or a gallon of gasoline decreased marginally from last week.