Kenworth plant to take part in energy management project »
By admin on Dec 3, 2009 in News | Comments Off
RENTON, Wash. — Kenworth’s manufacturing plant in Renton, Wash. has been chosen to participate in a pro… [Full Story] More: continued here
Archive for December 3rd, 2009
SAF-Holland secures financing, CEO steps down »
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The company reached agreement with its banks on a … More: continued here
NJ Senate panel OKs bills that get tough with repeat DUI offenders »
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With the end of the regular session in New Jersey less than six weeks away, a legislative package designed to crack down on motorists who are repeatedly caught driving under the influence or with a suspended license is getting a late push. More: continued here
Schneider National Named 2009 Best Third-Party Service Provider by VICS »
By admin on Dec 3, 2009 in News | Comments Off
Dec. 3, 2009 – Schneider National, Inc., a premier provider of transportation, logistics and intermodal services, has received the “2009 Best Third-Party Service Provider” recognition from the Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions Association, which exists solely to help businesses optimize business processes and costs. More: continued here
Hino engines rank highest in customer satisfaction »
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Fuel economy has improved considerably among 2007 … More: continued here
Jason Rivenburg murder trial begins in South Carolina »
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The trial of Jason Rivenburg, the 35-year-old trucker who was shot while he was parked at an abandoned gas station, opened Tuesday, Dec. 1, in St. Matthews, SC. Prosecutors say 22-year-old Willie Pelzer, who is being tried on murder charges, fired the two shots from a 45-caliber pistol at close range. Testimony continued Wednesday, with [...]
U.S. Department of Education Loans Designed to Keep You in Debt »
By admin on Dec 3, 2009 in Blogs | Comments Off
With all the recent eye-opening discussions concerning CDL schools and student loan scams, it made me take a hard look at one of my own college student loans that I have been paying on now for about 15 years. A $21,000 loan that to this day, is still at $21,000. Hard to believe, isn’t it? [...]
Truck Driver Training Solutions »
By admin on Dec 3, 2009 in Blogs | Comments Off
Donna hosted this evening’s Truth About Trucking “LIVE” talk show on Blog Talk Radio with special guest, TruckerDesiree, focusing on solutions for the problems in truck driver training. Second guest, Tom Hanson did not make it, but the one and a half hour show brought in many listeners and finally addressed solving the problems within [...]
Research fraud spurs CARB member to call for truck rule suspension »
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It appears Christmas may be coming early for truckers this year. A brewing scandal at the California Air Resources Board has resulted in one CARB board member calling for the suspension of CARB’s most expensive truck rule to date. OOIDA Director of Regulatory Affairs Joe Rajkovacz, who has attended CARB board meetings, said the recent [...]