From behind the wheel: Penny pinching tips for truckers preview image Transportation From behind the wheel: Penny pinching tips for truckers February 1, 2007 It's not always easy to save money while on the road. Whether you're a company driver or owner/operator, we're constantly bombarded while on the road by businesses that want our hard-earned cash. But ...
Transportation PACCAR moves forward with new facility February 1, 2007 BELLEVUE, Wash. - Building on the financial success of 2006, PACCAR has unveiled plans for a new $400 million powertrain manufacturing and assembly facility in the Southeast US.
Transportation A look at driving offences in Canada February 1, 2007 When an accident, which results in either loss of life, or property damage happens, the police often charge the driver they deem to be "at fault" or to have caused the accident.
Transportation Voice of the O/O: EOBRs: A cure for the symptom, not the disease February 1, 2007 While I'm a little surprised by FMCSA's lightweight approach to electronic HoS compliance, I'd be the first to agree that if you're going to fix a problem, you might as well begin with the worst offen...
Transportation Trucking cracks annual 50 best managed companies list February 1, 2007 TORONTO, Ont. - Numerous transportation companies have once again been recognized among Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies.
Volvo debuts futuristic concept truck preview image Transportation Volvo debuts futuristic concept truck February 1, 2007 DETROIT, Mich. - Volvo Trucks North America introduced a radical new truck design at the International Auto Show. Volvo's "BeeVan" concept truck was entered into the Michelin Challenge Design competit...
Voice messaging is looking up with SkyMail communications preview image Transportation Voice messaging is looking up with SkyMail communications February 1, 2007 BLOOMFIELD, N.J. - Pacific Data Vision, a provider of instant voice Internet messaging platforms and wide area dictation applications, is looking to simplify the art of on-road communications with its...
Back behind the wheel: Like a rollin’ stone: An introduction to gallstones preview image Transportation Back behind the wheel: Like a rollin’ stone: An introduction to gallstones February 1, 2007 This month we are going to shift gears and talk a little bit about gallstones. This topic is very important for truck drivers as they are at a higher risk of developing gallstones than the general pop...
Preventive Maintenance: Starting off on the right foot preview image Transportation Preventive Maintenance: Starting off on the right foot February 1, 2007 Ray C., a Truck News reader, sent me some good advice regarding last month's article on ingrown toenails which I'd like to share with you. He wrote:
Private Links: PMTC awards season begins preview image Transportation Private Links: PMTC awards season begins February 1, 2007 February marks the beginning of a process, the culmination of which comes in June when the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada celebrates and recognizes some of the people and fleets that contribute...
Transportation Freightliner prepares to deliver first 07 engines February 1, 2007 PORTLAND, Ore. - Freightliner is preparing to deliver its first trucks with the 2007 EPA-approved engines under the hood.
Transportation Best managed companies named February 1, 2007 TORONTO, Ont. - Numerous transportation companies have once again been recognized among Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies.
FAST needs to become more transparent preview image Regulations FAST needs to become more transparent February 1, 2007 In recent years we have seen the creation and growth of the FAST program to the point where it has become part of the everyday lexicon for those involved in cross-border trade. While most would share ...
Transportation Editorial Comment: The way to a driver’s heart is through the stomach February 1, 2007 When it comes to getting a meal, is it really the government's responsibility to make sure everyone's well fed?
TransX rewards driver with keys to new Pete preview image Transportation TransX rewards driver with keys to new Pete February 1, 2007 WINNIPEG, Man. - TransX has recognized the company's most senior driver, Joe Nayanokee, for his more than 30 years of service.
