Truckstop Product Sales Index up 10%
Total merchandise purchases by truckstops nationwide served by McLane Corp. increased 10% during the 2011 third quarter compared with a year earlier, led largely by growth in automotive product and hot dispensed beverage sales, according to the McLan…
Cyclist Tragedy Sparks Side Guard Debate in Canada
Olivia Chow thinks all trucks need side guards on their trailers and she is introducing a bill in Canada’s Parliament to try to make it a reality.
October Class 8 Truck Sales Double Over Previous Year
U.S. retail sales of 17,424 Class 8 trucks in October were up from the 15,937 sold in September and double the number sold a year ago, when only 8,714 Class 8 trucks were sold in October 2010.
Diesel Gains a Dime while Crude Slips Close to $98
Diesel prices across the country rose over the past week to their highest average in nearly six months, the Department of Energy reported on Monday. The DOE’s weekly price survey shows diesel just shy of four dollars at $$3.987 a gallon.
Diesel Gains a Dime while Crude Slips Close to $98
Diesel prices across the country rose over the past week to their highest average in nearly six months, the Department of Energy reported on Monday. The DOE’s weekly price survey shows diesel just shy of four dollars at $$3.987 a gallon.
Truckers scrutinized for apnea symptoms
While many people who are treated for sleep apnea experience a pleasant turnaround in their lives, two Missouri truck drivers say that just reporting symptoms endangered their careers.
Latest Data Show Truck Safety Progress
The latest truck safety data are in, and they show continued improvement. The number of large trucks involved in fatal crashes dropped 31% between 2007 to 2009, from 4,633 to 3,215, said the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in a new report.
COMPETITION WATCH: Erb Group rewarded for promoting healthy workplace
NEW HAMBURG, Ont. — Erb Group has received a Gold Award from the Waterloo Region’s Healthy Workplace Program. [Full Story]
Transport Minister discusses Champlain Bridge replacement with municipal leaders
MONTREAL, Que. — Just weeks after announcing funding for a new crossing across the St. Lawrence River in Montreal, which would replace the crumbling Champlain Bridge, the feds met with municipal leaders to collect input into the new bridge. [Full Story]
Transport Minister discusses Champlain Bridge replacement with municipal leaders
MONTREAL, Que. — Just weeks after announcing funding for a new crossing across the St. Lawrence River in Montreal, which would replace the crumbling Champlain Bridge, the feds met with municipal leaders to collect input into the new bridge. [Full Story]