Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks will continue sponsoring key American Trucking Associations safety outreach programs for the trucking industry in 2012.
October 18, 2011Trucking Industry Safety News
Transportation businesses face a host of dynamic risk issues that can significantly impact their financial and operational health. The news in this category focuses on the latest safety and security initiatives, resources and regulations and addresses topics that include fleet safety, claims administration, driver hiring and retention, risk management and compliance.
So. Calif. Ports to Ban Trucks Older Than Model Year 2006
Beginning Jan. 1, all trucks with engine year 2006 and older will be banned from marine terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, port officials said.
November 8, 2011Letters: New Volvo Drivetrain, HOS Rules
Im writing in response to the Oct. 3 article about the new Volvo drivetrain package: Volvo Offers New Powertrain Package for VN Trucks.
October 31, 20113PL Transplace Merges With Celtic International
Transplace Inc. has merged with intermodal marketing company Celtic International Inc. to create a $1 billion North American logistics provider.
October 27, 2011Letters: Highway Terrorists, Broker Bond Issues
I own a small motor carrier and drive as well. In the past 38 years, I have driven trucks all across the United States, both regional and cross country, and I am reaching the end of my career with more than 3 million safe miles covered.
October 24, 2011Carriers Can Save A Ton of Money Keeping Drivers Healthy, Celadons Russell Says
GRAPEVINE, Texas Celadon Group has turned employees health-care costs from a liability into millions of dollars in savings by making access to care and education more accessible, the head of the truckload carrier said.
October 24, 2011Letters: HOS, Highway Bill, Warranties, Tolls
I read with dismay the comments made by [an official of] American Trucking Associations about the proposed hours-of-service changes in your Sept. 12 issue.
October 10, 2011Bendix Demonstrates Safety Systems to Federal Regulators, Hill Staffers
WASHINGTON Component manufacturer Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems offered instructions on the capabilities and complexity of North American trucks to federal officials here last week so that government might better understand how to interact with the industry.
September 19, 2011NTSB Recommends Total Ban on Cell-Phone Use by Truckers
Truck drivers should be prohibited from using cell phones while driving, even if the devices are hands-free, the National Transportation Safety Board said last week.
September 19, 2011NTSB Recommends Banning Truck Driver Cellphone Use
Truck drivers should be prohibited from talking and texting on phones while driving, no matter whether they use hands-free devices, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday.
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