Archive for March 18th, 2010

It’s official: End of the road for C. Bean’s trucking operations »

A little more than a week ago, drivers for C. Bean Transport Inc. of Fort Smith, AR, were advised that the company was undergoing some “massive layoffs,” but was also “restructuring.” On Wednesday, March 17, Richard Bell of Bell Receivers LLC, who is the court-appointed receiver for C. Bean, announced that those layoffs would be [...]

Arrow Truck Sales to celebrate 60 years in business »

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Arrow Truck Sales is turning 60 this year and will be hosting customer and dealer eve… [Full Story] More: continued here

TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index shows signs of improvement »

TORONTO, Ont. – Drawing data from its Loadlink freight-matching service, TransCore’s Canadian Freight In… [Full Story] More: continued here

Arrow celebrates 60th anniversary »

Arrow Truck Sales, Inc. is celebrating its 60th ye… More: continued here

Is Lithium the Energy of the Future? »

Lithium is a soft, silver-white metal found in solid elements.  In its elemental state, it is extremely flammable, highly reactive and quickly corrodes in moist conditions.   Stored under a cover of petroleum, if it remains in moist conditions long enough, it will eventually form a black tarnish.   Found in large quantities in South America, it [...]

Truckers stranded as Manitoba’s winter roads melt early »

WINNIPEG, Man. – Manitoba’s winter road network was closed in emergency fashion last night after sudden … [Full Story] More: continued here

West Virginia bill would add state troopers »

The West Virginia State Police are close to getting the go-ahead to beef up their ranks, a move that is intended to help make travel on the state’s roadways safer. House lawmakers voted unanimously to sign off on Senate changes to a bill that would increase the minimum number of troopers “up to” 800 by [...]

Congress shores up Highway Trust Fund through Dec. 31 »

The U.S. Senate passed a bill Wednesday, March 17, that is crucial to shoring up the Highway Trust Fund through the end of the year. The legislation touted as the jobs bill, HR2847, now goes to President Obama’s desk for his expected signature. More: continued here

MATS: latest update for your Louahvulle calendar »

If you are among thousands of professional truckers planning to head to Louisville for the Mid-America Trucking Show March 25-27, here are some events worth scribbling down on your calendar. More: continued here

Matheny Motors authorized Miller Industries distributor »

Matheny Motors has agreed to partner with Miller I… More: continued here