Werner found negligent in 2017 fatal crash, ordered to pay $40.5 million in damages
Attorneys for Kathryn Armijo’s family alleged that Werner’s driver training practices led to the crash, stating that “through its own inadequate operations and training programs for its student drivers via Roadmaster Drivers School, [Werner] had a syst…
U.S. truckers make final push for safer HOS rules
WASHINGTON — As the deadline to comment on the U.S. government’s proposal to modernize hours-of-service regulations approaches, an industry group has urged truckers to make their voices heard on how long they should work and drive. The Owner-Oper…
ELDs’ final shift: How poor customer service can cause noncompliance
60 days out from the Dec. 17. AOBRD-to-ELD transition deadline, the latest in this series explores issues of customer service, in part driving some owner-operators’ and fleets’ provider decisions as the adoption of ELD technology proceeds.
Trucker who helped resuscitate colleague named Highway Angel
Clyde Nelson was at his fleet’s terminal walking across the parking lot when he noticed a woman lying on the grass across the way. As he approached, he was shocked to find her unconscious and her eyes rolled back in her head. Nelson began performing CP…
Marijuana is legal, but CTA wants comprehensive tests for truck drivers
TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is repeating its call for the federal government to implement a comprehensive drug and alcohol testing program for workers in safety-sensitive positions. The news comes on Canada’s one-year ann…
Wabco launches service partner program
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Wabco Holdings has launched a service partner program in North America, the company announced Thursday. Under the program, the company will certify vehicle service facilities that meet its technical and safety standards in t…
Ruben Carrion’s recently custom-restored 2000 Peterbilt 379
No, it’s not an e-log exempt unit. “I checked with three different dealers,” owner-operator Ruben Carrion says, determining nonetheless to do a custom-restore of the unit he took about three months off for early in 2018. Catch a video walk-around and m…
Tropical storm warning issued for Gulf Coast
High winds, heavy rains forecast
Cummins names Melina Kennedy VP regulatory affairs
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Engine maker Cummins has appointed Melina Kennedy vice-president, product compliance and regulatory affairs. In this newly created role, Kennedy will oversee engine emission certification, product compliance and regulations relat…
Three-peat: Ricky ‘Rude’ Proffitt claims third consecutive Bandit Series truck racing championship
The 2019 Bandit Series campaign concluded Oct. 12 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. Proffitt came into the final race of the season with a 13-point lead over Noble in the points standings and had to overcome a poor outing to hold on to win the ti…