1 in 4 truck drivers too tired to drive legally on I-5 in Oregon
More than 25 percent of commercial truck drivers who checked in at Oregon stops last week had been behind the wheel too long without rest, according to the state Department of Transportation.
Class 8 orders weak in June, Classes 5-7 consistent: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. — In the Class 8 market, weak orders persisted through June, while activity in the Classes 5-7 markets remained generally unchanged, according to ACT Research’s “State of the Industry” report. “Class 8…
Eaton Releases Paper on Role of Clutches in Dampening Harmful Torsional Vibrations
Eaton Corp. has published a new technical paper on how contemporary mechanical clutches can protect high-value drivetrain components from harmful torsional vibrations in commercial trucks.
Eaton Releases Paper on Role of Clutches in Dampening Harmful Torsional Vibrations
Eaton Corp. has published a new technical paper on how contemporary mechanical clutches can protect high-value drivetrain components from harmful torsional vibrations in commercial trucks.
FMCSA Plans Changes in Pre-Employment Screening Data
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is planning to make some changes in its handling of data in the Pre-Employment Screening Program.
East St. Louis Ramp from I-64 to I-55/70 to Close for Six Months
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the ramp from westbound I-64 to eastbound I-55/70 in East St. Louis will be closed to all traffic beginning Monday, July 23, 2012, weather permitting.
Landstar Recognizes its Safest Drivers at Florida Event
Landstar System Inc., transportation and logistics services, paid tribute to the best and safest of Landstar’s owner-operators at a brand new event this month. The Landstar BCO All-Star Weekend featured an exclusive second truck giveaway for 2012, p…
Clean Emission joins Oasis to open fueling stations for truckers
Clean Emission Fluids Inc. , a Detroit-based biodiesel company, plans to open fueling stations at the Oasis Trucking Centers in southwest Detroit within two weeks.
Winners of Win a Cat Truck contest take delivery of new CT660
PEAKS ISLAND, Me. — LPA Inc., winners of a new Cat CT660 vocational truck in a popular contest last year, has taken delivery of its new rig.
Obama Administration Announces Five Major Port Projects to Be Expedited
As part of its “We Can’t Wait” initiative, the Obama Administration announced that seven nationally and regionally significant infrastructure projects will be expedited to help modernize and expand five major U.S. ports,