Archive for December, 2009

Pennsylvania toll increase the next chapter in diversion »

Truckers and motorists will soon be paying more to subsidize mass transit programs in Pennsylvania once a 3 percent toll increase takes effect on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. A controversial state law that was passed in 2007 authorizes the toll increase, which is scheduled to take effect Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, and authorized a similar increase [...]

Wisconsin CDL changes take effect Jan. 1 »

In an effort to improve Wisconsin’s compliance with the federal regulations, there are changes being implemented the first of the year that will affect commercial driver’s license holders. More: continued here

Arrow Trucking: Drivers band together to help those dumped by Arrow »

TULSA For Arrow Trucking drivers like Jenn Cruthis, it was the worst of times. Roy, an employee from Arrow Trucking Co. More: continued here

PA attorney files class action suit on behalf of Arrow Trucking drivers »

A Philadelphia lawyer has filed a federal class action lawsuit against Arrow Trucking. More: continued here

Fresenius extends contract with Transplace »

Transplace, a provider of transportation managemen… More: continued here

Toll-free I-95 bridge to be replaced using tolls »

A toll-free bridge linking New Jersey and Pennsylvania on Interstate 95 would be replaced with a tolled structure as part of a proposal to widen the interstate and relieve congestion. If future toll rates on the Scudder Falls Bridge are consistent with other tolled bridges in the region, truckers could expect to pay $16.25 cash [...]

Raydan posts $1.5M loss, but remains bullish »

EDMONTON, Alta. – Canadian suspension manufacturer Raydan Manufacturing reported a $1.5 million net loss… [Full Story] More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

Congress to invest $2 billion in USPS electric vehicles »

Postal Service will evaluate 20,000 new, all-elect… More: continued here

Kenworth adds Cummins Westport ISL G to T800 short hood, W900S »

Kenworth Truck Co. is expanding its product line w… More: continued here

Truckers Laid Off Via Text Message »

It’s tough enough getting laid off in this economy … but how about getting laid off by text message? That’s exactly what happened to 900 truck drivers who were stranded last Tuesday when their employer, Oklahoma-based Arrow Trucking Company, shut down their operations, canceled the drivers’ fuel cards and left them to figure out how [...]