House sets hearing on DOT truck safety program

Sep 7, 2012

The U.S. House Highways and Transit Subcommittee has scheduled a Sept. 13 hearing, “Evaluating the Effectiveness of DOT’s Truck and Bus Safety Program,” at 10 a.m., which will be aired live via a webcast.

Rep. John Duncan (R-Tenn.) heads the subcommittee, whose jurisdiction includes U.S. highway safety programs and policy governing highway projects planning, approval and construction.

The hearing will be webcast here.

New Outpost company aims to deliver on parking shortage, small fleet growth

Today, the Semi-Stow truck parking/terminal facilities company, with sites across the U.S. South, West and elsewhere, rebranded as Outpost. The move follows an infusion of investment and plans to expand its network of sites short-term.

Convoy's unpaid carriers finally settling with Hercules Capital?

Larger broker, larger bond: Should surety requirement vary by size?

Third-generation owner-operator's beautifully-rebuilt 1990 Kenworth W900L

Engineered for superior calls in high-noise environments.

Larger broker, larger bond: Should surety requirement vary by size?

More episodes »

Showcase your workhorse

Add a photo of your rig to our Reader Rigs collection to share it with your peers and the world. Tell us the story behind the truck and your business to help build its story.

Submit Your Rig