Truckers face new sleep, rest rules
Federal regulations scheduled to take effect by July 1, 2013, will attempt to keep truck drivers from getting tired and overworked: — The maximum number of hours a driver is allowed to work in a week has been decreased from 82 to 70.
Mack Partners with WyoTech to Offer Diesel Technician Training
Mack Trucks is partnering with WyoTech to offer advanced technician training programs.
Despite Slow Growth, Capacity Balance Means Trucking’s Doing OK
By Deborah Lockridge, Editor in Chief The economy is expected to continue to grow slowly amidst a variety of headwinds, but because the trucking industry has not been adding back capacity cut or lost during the recession, pricing trends are largely pos…
Howard County Rest Area along I-95 in Maryland to Expand
The parking lots designated for trucks at Maryland’s Welcome Center located off of Interstate 95 South are filled to overflowing, according to an article in the Baltimore Sun, but relief is on the way.
U.S. Army, Con-way Truckload Partner in Recruiting Program
A new agreement between the Army and Con-way Truckload gives priority hiring status to soldiers participating in the Partnership for Youth Success program.
I-5 South to See Full Freeway Closures Sept. 11-14
The California DOT is conducting a series of brief, intermittent, full freeway closures in the early morning hours on northbound and southbound Santa Ana Freeway (I-5) between Valley View Avenue and Carmenita Road through Friday, Sept. 14, from 1 a….
Green Fleet Conference Scheduled for Oct. 2-3
The 2012 Green Fleet Conference, a resource for fleet professionals to learn more about eco-friendly equipment and ideas, will be held Oct. 2-3 in Schaumburg, Ill.
Ryder System opens first-ever B.C.-based sales centre
SURREY, B.C. — Ryder System has opened its first-ever sales centre in British Columbia. Located at 9616 188th Street in Surrey, the centre is situated along the 57 Trans-Canada Highway and just down the street from Ryder’s full service…
Utility Trailer adds two steel options for 4000D-X Composite dry van
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Utility Trailer has announced that two new high strength steel options are now available for its 4000D-X Composite dry van.
Pair of Saskatchewan truckers honoured for roadside assistance
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Two Canadian truckers have been named the latest pair of Highway Angles by the Truckload Carriers Association. Laurent Pennacchio and Olegas Milevskis, team drivers for Yanke out of Regina, Sask., are being recognized for…