Ohio Troopers Train Truckers To See Signs Of Crime
The State Highway Patrol is kicking off a new program to train truck drivers to watch for signs of potential crimes and safety threats while they’re traveling Ohio roadways.
I-70 Bridge to Detour Drivers During Summer and Next Year
For 12 months starting in November and for several weekends this summer, construction on Interstate 70’s Blanchette Bridge over the Missouri River, between St. Louis and St. Charles, Mo., at mile marker 230, will detour westbound I-70 traffic.
Major Trucking Players React Positively to NHTSA’s Stability Control Proposal
The American Trucking Associations issued a statement praising the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s proposed requirement for electronic stability control on large trucks.
Robert Costa named February Trucker Buddy of the Month
Robert Costa poses with the third grade class at Robert L. Forbuss Elementary School in Las Vegas.
Associations Lobby Highway Bill Conferees to Address Trucking’s Needs
Leaders of American Trucking Associations asked members of the conference committee currently negotiating on the highway bill to address several critical issues for the trucking industry — one of them calling for electronic onboard recorders, which …
Transportation Matters’ YouTube channel hits 200,000 views milestone
TORONTO, Ont. — TruckNews.com’s weekly WebTV show Transportation Matters (TMTV) has garnered more than 200,000 views on its YouTube channel.
YRC Worldwide Names President of Holland Subsidiary
YRC Worldwide named Scott D. Ware president of its Holland subsidiary, a provider of next-day regional less-than-truckload services.
TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index dips slightly in April
TORONTO, Ont — TransCore’s spot market Canadian freight index saw a three percent decline in April, down from a high mark set in March 2012, but remains well above recessionary levels. Year-over-year volumes were down 11% from the record…
Road Today Truck Show rolling into Brampton this weekend
BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Road Today Truck Show is back at the Powerade Centre in Brampton for its fourth installment May 26-27.
Stiffer pavements could reduce vehicle fuel consumption by 3%: study
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A recently released MIT study shows that using stiffer pavements on US roads could reduce vehicle fuel consumption by as much as 3%. Officials say the resulting savings could add up to 273 million barrels of crude oil per…