Watch for Kansas ad valorem paperwork
Are you aware that Kansas and Arkansas have a property tax on motor carriers? Every spring, if you run your own federal authority, you should receive a property valuation form from these two states. Kansas mailed out nearly 36,000 forms this past week,…
From the LL blog: Matty Moroun’s means to an end
The numbers don’t lie, but they can certainly be manipulated as a means to an end. That’s precisely what’s going on at the busiest U.S.-Canadian border bridge. Associate Editor Dave Tanner sheds light on what billionaire Matty Moroun is not telling you…
Post-fire fundraiser to be held for truck stop staffers
BELLEVILLE, Ont. — A group of industry supporters have banded together to help the employees affected by a recent kitchen fire at the 10 Acres Truck Stop in Belleville. [Full Story]
New data showing a lower rate of truck-involved accident deaths…
New data showing a lower rate of truck-involved accident deaths indicate more restrictive hours of service rules for truck drivers are unnecessary, the American Trucking Associations says.
DOT Freight Transport Index Rises 4.1%
The Department of Transportation’s February freight transportation services index rose 4.1% from a year earlier, DOT said Wednesday.
Fleet Insider
Carriers and truckers receive recognition and awards.
Oil Rises Over $107 Following Drop in Gasoline Inventories
Oil rose to just over $107 a barrel Wednesday following a Department of Energy reported that showed gasoline inventories last week took their biggest drop in 12 years, Bloomberg reported.
FAA adds 2nd controller at night at 27 airports
Federal aviation officials say they’re adding a second air traffic controller to midnight shifts at 27 airports around the country following the suspensions of controllers at three more airports in Nevada, Washington and Texas.
Drivers – OTR Truck Driver
Whether an experienced truck driver or newly graduated driver from truck driving school, this Over the Road Truck Driver position features: earn up to $0.38*, 95% no-touch freight, averages 600 miles per haul and flexible scheduling options.
Search on for 2011 O/O of the Year
TORONTO, Ont. — Truck News magazine is on the lookout for its 18th Owner/Operator of the Year. The coveted award, sponsored by Truck News with support from Mack, Castrol and Goodyear, is given to an owner/operator who exemplifies… [Full Story]