Roadcheck 2012 Finds Driver and Vehicle OOS Rates Near Historic Lows
Out-of-service rates during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Roadcheck inspection blitz in June were the second lowest in 25 years, according to the organization.
Never judge a trucker by their cover
The public image of the professional truck driver is one that is often less than desirable.
German trucker charged in death of US soldier in autobahn crash
The German truck driver who crashed into a 14-vehicle U.S. Army convoy on an autobahn in April, killing one soldier, has been charged with manslaughter, a German prosecutor said this week.
FMCSA Spells Out Policy on Applications
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration spelled out its policy on evaluating applications for authority, listing a half-dozen performance factors that it evaluates.
Ohio Turnpike moves to curb toll-ticket scam by truckers
Ohio Turnpike officials say they have nipped a growing problem with truckers scamming the toll road’s automated payment machines to the tune of $50,000 or more a year.
HDT Wins Azbee Editorial Honors
The editors of Heavy Duty Trucking magazine won two regional and one national award in the American Society of Business Publication Editors’ annual Azbee Awards of Excellence.
A Bid to Have Obama, Romney Debate Infrastructure Investment
President Obama just signed a new highway law, but the program runs for only two years, so either Obama or Mitt Romney is going to have to sign another one.What should that law accomplish?A trio of political leaders is asking the Commission on Presi…
Great Dane Announces News Sales and Branch Operations Structure
Great Dane announced a new general sales manager and is realigning its branch system to better serve the growing needs of the aftermarket.
Interstate Distributor Turns up the Speed on Driver Pay
Interstate Distributor Co. announced that effective August 16 it will accelerate driver pay, cutting seven full days off its driver pay cycle.
Interstate Distributor Turns up the Speed on Driver Pay
Interstate Distributor Co. announced that effective August 16 it will accelerate driver pay, cutting seven full days off its driver pay cycle.