Archive for March 23rd, 2010

Denny’s chosen for Pilot and Flying J »

Truckers who frequent Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers will have a new restaurant choice at many of the locations. More: continued here

Cell restriction included in proposed CMV texting ban »

The proposed rulemaking to ban texting for CMV drivers would also restrict the use of cell phones, according to the latest language offered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The FMCSA added language to its proposed rulemaking, and the proposal was sent to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget for review on Thursday, [...]

COMPETITION WATCH: Schneider equiping entire fleet with aero wheel covers »

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Schneider National has announced it’s equiping its entire tractor fleet with aerodynam… [Full Story] More: continued here

Double Coin trailer tire makes SmartWay list »

MONROVIA, Calif. — Double Coin has become the first tire manufacturer headquartered in China to have a commer… [Full Story] More: continued here

More snow falling as spring blizzard hits Oklahoma, Arkansas »

More snow fell Sunday as part of a powerful storm blowing through Oklahoma and the southern Plains on the first weekend of spring.The National Weather Service said there was moderate to heavy snow across northeast Oklahoma, northwest Arkansas and southwest Missouri, with some places reporting 8 to 12 inches of snow. More: continued here

Fed Ex Flies Forward »

FedEx Corp soared in the third quarter reporting earnings of 76 cents a share compared to 31 cents a share a year ago. More: continued here

Trucker killed in Tennessee »

Local and state officials in Murfreesboro, TN, are still investigating the death of a trucker who was killed Wednesday, March 17, when a 5,000-pound steel coil fell on him. More: continued here

US seatbelt use on the rise among truck drivers »

ARLINGTON, Va. – More truck drivers than ever before are buckling up, according to the latest data from … [Full Story] More: continued here

ITS Financial Services signs FTL Logistics »

NEW PLYMOUTH, Idaho — ITS Financial Services has announced that FTL Logistics, the logistics division of flat… [Full Story] More: continued here