Archive for January 10th, 2010

Trucking Industry Covers Up Female Driver Trainees Harassment »

Are female truck driver student trainees really being harassed by some male CDL trainers?  Are the stories of verbal and sexual assault true or are they just stories?  Why would trucking organizations and companies want to cover up such acts of violence against women?  In the world of over the road trucking, is violence against [...]

Arrow Trucking Lawsuit Alleges Millions Of Dollars In Fraud »

The News On 6 is learning more about the legal troubles facing Arrow Trucking. The Tulsa company shut down operations three days before Christmas, leaving more than 1,500 people without a job. More: continued here

Truck driver latest lotto winner »

LANGLEY, B.C. – A B.C. truck driver can consider parking for good after winning half of a $13.3-million … [Full Story] More: continued here

PMTC to host annual conference in King City »

OAKVILLE, Ont. – There’ll be a new format and a new venue for the Private Motor Truck Council of C… [Full Story] More: continued here

EPA pitches strict smog standards; more truck rules likely to follow »

The Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday it is proposing the “strictest health standards to date” for ground-level ozone, also known as smog. The new standards will likely be tied to federal funding, and are likely to lead to increased local county regulations aimed at cutting emissions from diesel trucks. More: continued here

Penske Truck Leasing reaches mega-deal in Texas »

READING, Pa. – Penske Truck Leasing grew its fleet by about 3,400 tractors, trucks and trailers this wee… [Full Story] More: continued here

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Complete coverage: Read the stories and view the documents related to the problems facing Arrow Trucking. More: continued here

UPS announces 1,800 layoffs »

United Parcel Service says it’s cutting 1,800 management and administrative jobs across the country to streamline its U.S. package operation. More: continued here

Cummins engines receive EPA certification »

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins has been given the EPA nod of approval for its heavy-duty and mid-range engines… [Full Story] More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

Exel expands relationship with Chrysler »

Supply chain management company Exel will provide … More: continued here