Archive for January 29th, 2010

USA Truck Reports 2009 Loss of $7.1 Million »

The ongoing national freight recession continues to pummel Van Buren-based USA Truck Inc., which reported a 2009 net income loss of $7.177 million compared to a gain of $3.14 million in 2008. More: continued here

Red Dot Corp. now distributing Sleeping Well idle-free A/C systems »

SEATTLE, Wash. – Red Dot Corp., which has 13 Canadian locations, has been approved to distribute Sleepin… [Full Story] More: continued here

NAST announces show calendar for 2010 »

The National Association of Show Trucks has announced its 2010 show schedule, kicking off with the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY. More: continued here

Cardinal Health 2Q profit falls, outlook raised »

Chip maker Altera Corp. said Tuesday its fourth-quarter profit improved, driven by higher demand across all of its markets. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

‘Back on the Road’ winner to be announced at MATS »

Arrow Truck Sales is currently reviewing submissions to determine the winner of Back on the Road 2010. Country music star Aaron Tippin and Sirius XM radio personality Dave Nemo will be making the announcement at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY, in March. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

Arrow Truck Sales clarifies confusion over collapse of similarly-named trucking firm »

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Arrow Truck Sales has issued a release emphasizing that the company is still a strong… [Full Story] More: continued here

Truckers urge hours flexibility »

A refrain heard repeatedly at the latest hours of … More: continued here

How to Remove False Information From the DAC Report »

By:  Allen SmithIt is a constant battle.  Thousands of truck drivers unable to find another truck driving job due to false information having been reported to their DAC report.  The number of drivers affected is unknown.  Other false information is constantly being spread through-out the internet, such as one poster stated that the information on [...]

Indiana Senate OKs higher fines for OOS violations »

A bill to beef up Indiana’s out-of-service violations is halfway through the state’s General Assembly. OOIDA anticipates that states throughout the country will take steps this year to address truck rules in an effort to protect themselves from possible legal challenges. More: continued here

Bills would steer funding, ban red-light cameras in Missouri »

Cities’ use of automated cameras is under the gun in the Missouri statehouse. Several efforts before lawmakers seek to discourage their use throughout the state. More: continued here