Trucking Adds 2,000 Jobs in June
Trucking added 2,000 for-hire jobs in June after adding 7,300 jobs in May. June numbers are up 3.1% from one year ago, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The National Association For Minority Truckers Brings 500,000 Jobs Initiative To The Atlanta Area.
NAfMT has partnered with JobsInTrucks,McLane Food Service and Georgia Power to host a transportation career expo in the Atlanta area.
Xata Cuts 29 Employees As it Shifts Toward Mobile Devices
Xata Corp. has let go 29 employees as part of a shift away from onboard devices in favor of mobile technology, reports Twin Cities Business Magazine .
IdleAir Adding Spaces
IdleAir, which provides HVAC, electricity, TV and Internet services at truckstops, says it’s opening more than 100 additional spaces at 13 locations.
Driver Killed: Driver Run Over By His Own Truck
An Illinois truck driver was killed after he was run over by his own rig at the U.S. Postal Service Distribution center in Urbandale.A It happened Thursday afternoon.A Carl Magee of Perkin, Illinois was jumped into his truck after it slipped out of gea…
President Signs Highway Bill
By Truckinginfo Staff President Obama signed the long-awaited highway bill into law at the White House this afternoon.
Navistar Will Add Urea-Based Aftertreatment to Meet Emissions Regulations
Navistar International announced this morning that it will add urea-based aftertreatment to its engines with In-Cylinder Technology Plus to meet 2010 Environmental Protection Agency emissions regulations and position the company to meet greenhouse gas …
HDA Truck Pride Expands Footprint with Altorfer Cat
HDA Truck Pride announced the addition of Altorfer Cat. Altorfer Cat has three locations servicing the commercial vehicle industry: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Springfield, Ill., and East Peoria, Ill.
Northwood University Offers New Aftermarket Scholarship Program
Northwood University will offer a $3,000 scholarship awarded to any qualified and admitted student whose parent or parents work in the automotive or heavy-duty aftermarket.
HDA Truck Pride Expands Footprint with Altorfer Cat
HDA Truck Pride announced the addition of Altorfer Cat.