Police Seek Hit-and-Run Driver Who Hit Trucker
A truck driver who was securing his load on a ramp on US-131 was hurt when he was struck by a passing car.
NTSB to Review 2010 Multi-vehicle Crash in Missouri
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will hold a Board meeting to determine the probable cause, and consider proposed safety recommendations on the August 5, 2010, multi-vehicle highway accident in Gray Summit,Missouri.
Increase in truck crash fatalities not indicative of safety trend: ATA
ARLINGTON, Va. — The US Department of Transportation’s recently released overview of motor vehicle crashes in 2010 found an 8.7% increase in fatal crashes involving large trucks last year compared with 2009. However, American Trucking… [Full St…
Kenworth Maska wins top dealer award
SAINT-HYACINTHE, Que. — Kenworth Maska has been named the top-selling dealer in the Allison Dealer Advantage Program. The dealer was awarded at a ceremony at its dealership in Saint-Hyacinthe Dec. 8 for “achieving the highest number of… [Full Story]
Saskatchewan dealer nominated for ATD’s Truck Dealer of Year award
MCLEAN, Va. — Custom Truck Sales president Brent Leach has been nominated for Truck Dealer of the Year by the American Truck Dealers (ATD). The winner will be announced at the 49th annual ATD Convention and Expo in Las Vegas Feb. 4. [Full Story]
APTA doles out accolades at annual awards banquet
DIEPPE, N.B. — The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association has recognized individuals making outstanding contributions to Atlantic Canada’s trucking industry at its annual awards banquet in Moncton, N.B. Dec. 8. [Full Story]
Small Package Volumes Projected to Spike Today
FedEx Corp. forecasters expect FedEx will move approximately 17 million shipments — almost double its daily average volume — through its global networks today.
Seven Dealers Nominated for National Truck Dealer of the Year
Seven commercial truck dealers from the United States and Canada were nominated by their peers for a national industry award presented by the American Truck Dealers and Heavy Duty Trucking magazine.
TCA Encourages Industry to View, Share New Highway Angel Video
The Truckload Carriers Association is asking everyone in trucking to help change the public’s perception of trucking by watching Lindsay Lawler’s brand new “Highway Angel” music video on YouTube.
Esco Enters Commercial TPMS Market
The new Commercial Truck TPMS System with Hook & Go features will measure and record tire pressures and internal temperatures.