Edmonton Kenworth Named Kenworth Dealer of The Year
Edmonton Kenworth received the 2011 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award for the U.S. and Canada at the annual Kenworth dealer meeting in Columbus, Ohio.
Proposed EOBR mandate burdensome, expensive: OOIDA
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) says a potential law requiring all longhaul trucks to be equipped with electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) will cost the industry US$2 billion.
OTA Education Foundation seeking applicants for memorial scholarship
TORONTO, Ont. — The OTA Education Foundation once again offering the OTA Professional Driver Memorial Scholarship to a university student who is the son or daughter of a professional truck driver.
Eaton Reports Record Net Income, Expects Record Year
Eaton reported net income per share of 91 cents for the first quarter of 2012, an increase of 10% over the first quarter of 2011, with its Truck segment reporting sales up by 10%.
Trailer demand remains healthy: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Net orders for new trailers dropped 11% month-over-month in March, however industry analyst ACT Research says demand remains healthy.
Paccar Reports High Revenues for 1Q 2012
Paccar reported excellent revenues and net income for the first quarter of 2012, earning $327.3 million (91 cents per diluted share) for the first quarter of 2012 compared to $193.3 million (53 cents per diluted share) in the first quarter last year.
Metal Load Theft Up 254% in First Quarter; Deceptive Pickups Continue
The theft of metals in the U.S. has increased by 254%, from 13 thefts in 4Q 2011 to 46 incidents in 1Q 2012, with criminals now stealing loads of metal at a rate of 15.3 thefts per month, according to FreightWatch International.
100+ Truck Driving Jobs Available in Arkansas
More than 100 truck driving jobs are available across Arkansas. They’re up for grabs with five major trucking companies.
100+ Truck Driving Jobs Available in Arkansas
More than 100 truck driving jobs are available across Arkansas. They’re up for grabs with five major trucking companies.
$20 Million Available for Clean Diesel Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of up to $20 million in FY 2012 grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at improving air quality and Americans’ health.