Protesting truckers block highways in Brazil
One of the directors of the protest movement said at least 120,000 truck drivers in 12 states are taking part in the weeklong work stoppage.
Clean Energy Launches "The Road to Natural Gas" Report
Clean Energy Fuels now provides a listing of trucking companies, refuse haulers, fleet operators, airports, municipalities and other organizations that have signed new or expanded existing fuel agreements.
Webb Wheel Releases Training and Tech Certification Videos
Webb Wheel has added a new training video along with an associated tech certification test to the Training Toolbox section of its website.
Used Truck Industry Sends Mixed Signals
June used truck sales grew 8% over May, but lagged June 2011 and the first six months of 2011, while pricing appears to be slowing a little more rapidly than was previously expected.
North American Surface Trade Rises in May
Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners, Canada and Mexico totaled $83.8 billion in May, unadjusted for inflation.
SAE International Details Hybrid Powertrain Designs in New Book
A new book from SAE International provides a broad and comprehensive look at the technologies and advancements of one of the possible solutions for such challenges – hybrid powertrains for commercial vehicles.
Truck driver shortage causes economic speed bump
More than 220,000 jobs are currently available for truck drivers across the country and until those jobs are filled, fewer products will be delivered to businesses.
Year in jail for Minn. trucker in fatal bee crash
HASTINGS, Minn. – A Minnesota truck driver has been sentenced to a year in jail for a crash that killed two drivers and an unborn child and released thousands of bees two years ago.
This Trucker Now Fears For His Safety After The DEA Used His Rig In A …
Late last year, a truck driver hauling marijuana was shot to death in Harris County, TX during a hijacking attempt.
ATA supporting CSA revision process, but says flaws remain
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations has told the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that while it supports the agency’s new process for improving its carrier oversight program Compliance, Safety, Accountability,…