ATA urging Texas to reduce ‘excessive’ speed limit on state highway
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations is urging the Texas Transportation Commission to reverse its decision to allow vehicles to travel 85 miles per hour on a privately-managed stretch of State Highway 130 linking Austin and San…
Carrier optimism waning in third quarter: OTA survey
TORONTO, Ont. — The level of optimism about the economy is softening, according to the latest quarterly survey of trucking companies conducted by the Ontario Trucking Association. The association’s third-quarter survey showed that while…
Bail is $1 million for trucker charged in four fatalities
There is little doubt that a comprehensive center to treat cancer patients and do cutting-edge research would be good for Omaha and Nebraska.
New President of Volvo Trucks North American Sales & Marketing Named
Goran Nyberg, who’s been heading up Volvo operations in the UK, has been appointed president of North American Sales & Marketing, stepping into the shoes filled for less than a year by Ron Huibers.
Weight Loss Showdown Gives Driver New Lease on Life
Carl Bailey’s before and after weight-loss pictures make dropping 58 pounds look like magic.
Building a Successful Battery Re-charging Program
When a truck has battery issues, fleets normally replace all the batteries so that truck can get back on the road.
One Lane to be Closed Each Direction of I-70 at Missouri River for Three Weeks
The Interstate 70 Blanchette Missouri River Bridge westbound closure and detouring will start in less than two months, but significant effects will be seen during rush hour starting next Monday.
Carroll County state trooper honored with life saving award
A Carroll County state trooper is honored with a live saving award after he helped pull a trucker from a fiery crash.
Fifth Annual Georgia Logistics Summit to be Held March 19-20
On March 19-20, 2013, Georgia will hold its 5th Annual Georgia Logistics Summit hosted by the Center of Innovation for Logistics.
Truckers not wanted on side of I-83
The Maryland State Police recently announced that trucks on the side of the interstate are causing “unsafe driving conditions.” In response, officers are ticketing commercial vehicle drivers parked on the shoulders of I-83 from the Pennsylvania Line to…