Watch for Highway Restrictions During Chicago NATO Summit
The Illinois DOT says during the NATO Summit in Chicago May 20-21, it’s best to avoid the city, especially downtown and South Loop, during that week. It’s also placing certain restrictions (with no permit loads) on oversize and overweight loads.
Truck Sales Help Daimler Post Profit for First Quarter
Boosted by booming sales for Daimler Trucks and Mercedes-Benz cars, Daimler reported positive numbers for 1Q 2012 despite higher spending.
FMCSA Cracks Down on Reincarnated Carriers
A new rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration makes it tougher for carriers that have been sanctioned to reincarnate themselves under a new identity.The agency last week posted a final rule that changes its procedures in several ar…
Windsor Truckers Back to Work After Stoppage
The 140 truckers hauling dirt and gravel to the Windsor-Essex Parkway are back to work after they halted work on Friday in protest of unfair wages.
Drivers Get to Show Off in Driving Skills Safety Challenge
The Mack Driving Skills Safety Challenge, scheduled for May 1-2 at Waste Expo 2012 in Las Vegas, allows drivers to show off how to safely operating refuse and recycling routes while competing for prizes.
More Fleets Report Positive 1Q Financials
(UPDATED) Most carriers are reporting positive first quarter financial results, and some are setting records with their numbers. Paccar, P.A.M, UPS, Old Dominion, Ryder, Celadon, Knight, Landstar and Universal Truckload all reported increased revenu…
COMPETITION WATCH: Consolidated Fastfrate to build new Regina cross-dock facility
REGINA, Sask. — Consolidated Fastfrate (CFF) has announced plans to move into Regina’s Global Transportation Hub with a 10,000 sq.-ft. cross-dock facility.
New Jersey Congressmen Call for Suspension in Toll Hikes
Several New Jersey Congressmen asked the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to delay a second round of toll hikes scheduled for December until the agency can prove it has its finances in order, reports New Jersey’s Star-Ledger.”The planned tol…
Kenworth T680 to make two Canadian stops on Road Tour
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth’s slick new T680 is hitting the road for the first leg of its Road Tour, including stopovers at two Canadian Kenworth dealers.
Windsor-Essex Parkway truckers park to protest wages
WINDSOR, Ont. — Work on the Windsor-Essex Parkway was halted Friday, as truckers hauling gravel and dirt for the project parked their trucks in a dispute over wages, the Windsor Star reports.