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DALLAS, Texas — There’s little chance of a double-dip recession, leading trucking industry forecasters assure… [Full Story] More: continued here

For many, it is known as simply “The GW” and sooner or later most long haul truckers are going to have it in their sights.  My best advise for new truck drivers who will be tackling the George Washington Bridge for the first time?   Sit down . . . buckle up . . . and [...]

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Loblaw Companies Limited has become the first Canadian retailer to pilot a hybrid Class 8 tr… [Full Story] More: continued here

Interstate Distributor Co., Freight Wing and the Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center , have announced the beginning of one of the industry’s largest installations of trailer side skirts. More: continued here

Myron Shevell, owner of New England Motor Freight and a 50-year trucking industry veteran, has been reappointed vice chairman of NJ Transit’s board of directors. More: continued here

It has been debated by truck drivers waiting in line at the shippers and receivers and over a cup of coffee at their favorite truck stop.  Some like the idea, while others are adamantly against it.  It will likely never happen, but it makes for good conversation . . . What are the pros and [...]

COLUMBUS, Ind. — A 27% decline in Class 8 truck net orders in July was a reflection of seasonal buying patter… [Full Story] More: continued here

About 500 people pulled out their gloves and broke into a sweat Saturday for a good cause: the second annual a oeBig Brown Truck Pulla for Special Olympics Kentucky. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

After several years of testing showed trailer side skirts save considerable fuel and therefore cut exhaust emissions from tractors that pull them, Interstate Distributor Co. More: continued here

TST Overland Express has announced it is expanding its transportation network with a new Winnipeg, Man.-Minneapolis, Minn. More: continued here