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Old Dominion Freight Line said income and revenue were up during the first quarter 2010, the result of a reduction in depreciation expense as the useful life of the carrier’s equipment was extended. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

Behr Hella Service, a North American joint venture… More: continued here

Singer-songwriter Jack Kapanka was injured in a car wreck early Tuesday morning, April 27, near his home in Kingston Springs, TN. Kapanka, an OOIDA member, is well-known in the trucking industry for writing “America Moves By Truck,” the theme song for the World’s Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics. He plays at various events throughout [...]

U.S. truck tonnage jumped 7.5% in March from a year ago, the fourth straight year-over-year increase, American Trucking Associations said. More: continued here

Arkansas Best Corp. of Fort Smith said late Tuesday that Chris Baltz, the trucking firm’s senior vice president of yield management and strategic development, is leaving the company, leading to some shuffling of responsibilities at the firm. More: continued here

WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport is holding a week-long safety event in coordination with North American… [Full Story] More: continued here

By Diana Britton, Managing Editor On Earth Day last Thursday, 600 employees of Werner Enterprises lined up outside its Omaha, Neb., headquarters to get educated on the company’s sustainability initiatives and strategies. More: continued here

As a part of the company’s 25th anniversary c… More: continued here

It’s no secret that the truck driving profession does not allow for the best and healthiest of diets.  In fact, studies show that truck drivers are at more risk than the average American for various health issues.  From backaches, kidney problems, joint pain, chronic fatigue, high blood pressure, depression, obesity and chronic conditions such as [...]

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said Wednesday its first-quarter loss was less than a loss in the same quarter last year. More: continued here