How many drivers do we really need?
Do we really have a shortage of truck drivers in this country or are we simply adding up the empty seats across the land and calling that under-utilized capacity a driver short-age?
DOT Announces More Than $363 Million in Grants for State Highway Projects
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced more than $363 million in grants to fund a wide variety of highway improvements, from interstate rehabilitation and reconstruction to technologies that result in improved safety and reduced const…
Xata Turnpike Improves Efficiency with TMWSuite
Xata Corporation’s Turnpike fleet management software is now integrated with TMWSuite transportation management software from TMW Systems.
Consumers Forced to Pay for Truck Driver Shortage
John Robertson has been truck driving for the past 40 years and it’s not the same as it used to be.
Fatal Bus Crash Underscores Need for Fatigue Management Programs, NTSB says
By Oliver B. Patton, Washington Editor As a consequence of a fatal bus crash last year, the National Transportation Safety Board is urging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to be more assertive in monitoring fatigue management programs.
Kenworth Score Highest in Customer Service Two Years Running
Kenworth Truck Company achieved the highest customer satisfaction ranking among truck owners in the Heavy Duty Dealer Service Segment, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Heavy Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study.
Pollution drops as cargo volumes rise at Port of Los Angeles
SAN PEDRO, Calif. — Air pollution from port-related sources continues to drop as cargo rebounds at the Port of Los Angeles, according to a recently released report, titled “2011 Inventory of Air Emissions.” Data contained in the…
Ironhead opens truck tire retread plan in Mississauga
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Ironhead Rubber Technologies has opened its first truck tire retread plant in Mississauga, Ont.
Day and Ross announces several appointments to leadership team
HARTLAND, N.B. — Day and Ross General Freight has announced a number of appointments within its operations group.
CTA sponsoring retirement savings program for O/Os, trucking employees
OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and participating provincial trucking associations are sponsoring a comprehensive program of retirement savings plans for employees and owner/operators in the Canadian trucking industry. The…