Archive for March 9th, 2010

N.B. installs weigh-in-motion system at Salisbury scales »

SALISBURY, N.B. – The New Brunswick Climate Action Fund (NBCAF) has funded the installion of a weigh-in-… [Full Story] More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

New Normal Becomes Old Normal as Exports Propel U.S. Recovery »

The “new mix” is out to topple the “new normal” as the paradigm for America’s economic future. More: continued here

Trucking Industry Brings High-Tech Tractor-Trailer to Steps of New York Capitol »

Lawmakers, members of the media and the public were encouraged to visit the trailer to see the interactive trucking displays and educational demonstrations. More: continued here

NTEA announces formation of Green Truck Association »

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) has formed a new Green Truck Associatio… [Full Story] More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

Overtime Pay for Truck Drivers »

Professional truck drivers are no strangers to 70 hour workweeks.  It is a part of the job that is accepted by all truckers and eventually, one becomes accustomed to receiving only 3-5 hours of actual sleep per day.  That one day per week when a truck driver can finally shut down and catch up on [...]

Diesel spikes another 4.3 cents to $2.904 »

Diesel fuel prices are on the rise for the third straight week. The national average price for diesel is up another 4.3 cents per gallon from a week ago to average $2.904 per gallon on Monday, March 8. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

Bergstrom acquires Modine Manufacturing’s HVAC unit »

ROCKFORD, Ill. – Berstrom has announced it has acquired the HVAC business of Modine Manufacturing, incre… [Full Story] More: continued here

Near passage: Alabama bill would provide incentive to reduce truck idling »

An effort to reduce truck idling in Alabama is motoring along at the statehouse. Other states are also pursuing the initiative. More: continued here

How Safe is the HOS 14 Hour Rule for Truckers? »

With his permission, a local truck driver out of Nebraska recently sent me the following email:“I have been driving for over 20 years and began working locally with a company about a year ago.  I have to say that the hours of service rules for truckers can be a killer for drivers, and perhaps more [...]

NY, NJ Port Authority to announce clean truck program, grant money »

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will announce details this week of its “Phase-Out Plan” for drayage trucks serving the high volume East Coast ports. More: continued here