Archive for February 5th, 2010

Service Industries in U.S. Probably Grew in January as Recovery Broadened »

Service industries in the U.S. probably expanded in January at the fastest pace in more than a year, a sign the recovery is broadening, economists said before a report today. More: continued here

Truckers HOS Rule Should Provide Safety, but Also a Livable Wage »

With the average number of miles driven per year by professional truck drivers, the dangers of living life on the road increases far beyond what the average motorist experiences.  Averaging ten times more miles driven per year than the general motoring public, the professional trucker is by far, the safest driver on the road today.  [...]

Suggs Replaces Greer at Greatwide »

Greatwide Logistics Services Chairman Leo Suggs replaced Raymond B. Greer as CEO of the third-party truck brokerage and logistics firm. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

COMPETITION WATCH: Meyers passed down to daughters Jacquie, Natalie »

BELLEVILLE, Ont. – Meyers Transportation Services (MTS) Group owners Evan and Larry Meyers have announce… [Full Story] More: continued here

Golden Age of Trucking Museum releases 2010 event schedule »

The Golden Age of Trucking Museum in Middlebury, CT, has released a list of dates for its 2010 events. The year will begin with the “February Fundraiser” on Saturday, Feb. 6. More: continued here

OOIDA TRACER ALERT: Truck stolen in Dallas »

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 – Posted at 2:39 p.m. CST- Police say a thief or thieves stole a navy blue 1999 Freightliner D120 from the Love’s truck stop at 8000 Polk St. in Dallas. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

Florida trooper wrote phony tickets »

In south Florida, a state Highway Patrol trooper is under arrest on charges that he wrote more than 200 phony traffic tickets to make himself look good to his superiors. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

Ryder opens its largest Canadian used truck facility in Oakville »

OAKVILLE, Ont. – Ryder has announced the opening of a large retail used vehicle centre for the Greater T… [Full Story] More: continued here