OTA, Bridgestone searching for heroic truckers
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) and Bridgestone are now accepting nominations for the 2012 Bridgestone Ontario Trucking Association Truck Hero Award. Organizers are looking for carriers to nominate drivers who deserve to…
Class 8 Orders Rebound in August
FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing August Class 8 truck net orders at 15,935 units, up 27% from July.
Kerry Kennedy crash trucker headed to trial
Kerry Kennedy, ex-wife of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo , speaks after she appeared at the North Castle Justice Court in North Castle.
DOT Inspector General to Audit Cross-Border Program
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s cross-border trucking program with Mexico is up for a scheduled review by the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation.
ABF Continues Legal Proceedings Against Teamsters, YRC
ABF Freight System is continuing on in its nearly two-year legal battle with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and several YRC subsidiaries.
CVSA Brake Safety Week Kicks Off Sunday
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Brake Safety Week is set to take place Sept. 9-15. Aimed at reducing the number of highway crashes caused by improperly maintained or faulty braking systems, the Brake Safety Week campaign – also known as Opera…
Amsoil 10W-30 Synthetic Diesel Oil
New Amsoil OE 10W-30 Synthetic Diesel Oil provides fuel economy benefits for applications requiring an SAE 30 or 10W-30 diesel oil, according to the company The new addition to the company’s OE line offers high-quality protection and performance for ma…
Brake Safety Tips for Brake Safety Week
To prepare for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week Sept. 9-15, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems recommends making sure you’re familiar with CVSA inspection requirements and procedures.
What Could Reshape the Industry in the Next Decade?
What’s going to change the industry next? Government regulation? Near-shoring? E-commerce?
This normal-looking tanker rig’s more than it seems
The handsome tractor and shiny tank trailer in this photo are more than they seem. Instead of the typical 75,000- to 80,000-pound, five-axle rig you’d find in many areas of the country, this one weighs 102,000 pounds