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Business
DOT steps up carrier inspections
FMCSA has cracked down on unsafe carriers through surprise inspections, full compliance reviews and enforcement actions.
July 19, 2011
Business
Diesel prices rise
The national average price increased 2.4 cents to $3.923.
July 18, 2011
Channel 19
Motorhead Garage TVâs âBig Rig Editionâ series continues
Hosts Sam Memmolo and Dave Bowman, formerly of such television shows as Two Guys Garage, Shade Tree Mechanic, and Crank and Chrome, have launched a series of âBig Rig Editionsâ of Motorhead Garage, Sundays at 11:30 a.m. on the Fox Sports Network, taking do-it-yourself maintenance and truck/trailer know-how from the shop to the small screen. This [âŚ]
July 18, 2011
Business
Prime honors drivers for safe mileage records
Eight Prime Inc. drivers were honored recently for safe driving milestones. Thomas E. Hogan was presented a leather jacket and other awards for driving 2 million miles with no preventable accidents. Drivers who have driven 1 million miles safely and have worked at the carrier for seven years are Ervin Carter, Thomas D. Griswold, Roger D. Guy, [âŚ]
July 18, 2011
Business
Texas governor signs natural gas bills
Texas Gov. Rick Perry signed three bills at Peterbilt Motors Co.âs plant in Denton, Texas, that support the development of natural gas initiatives in Texas, the truck maker announced. Senator Jane Nelson, Commissioner Bryan Shaw and Representatives James Keffer and Tan Parker were also in attendance. Senate Bill 20 establishes a natural gas transportation corridor [âŚ]
July 18, 2011
Business
Navistar parts available on Amazon
Navistar Parts is offering customers the option to order Partsmart truck and bus parts through Amazon.com, the truck maker announced. Shoppers can customize their shipping preferences, see product reviews and use different payment options including Paypal and Amazon.com gift cards. Navistarâs existing e-commerce site, www.partsmartparts.com will also continue to sell parts and offer promotions.
July 18, 2011
Business
Monitoring insurance service offered
Internet Truckstop and Registry Monitoring Insurance Service starting July 18 are providing a joint tracking and insurance monitoring service to the transportation industry, the Internet-based freight matching service announced. Internet Truckstop is offering âCACCI,â a product that includes insurance monitoring. The CACCI decision support tool includes carrier performance reporting, authority history, CSA and score analysis, [âŚ]
July 18, 2011
Channel 19
Vid with a onetime âQueen of the Roadâ
Remember âQueen of the Roadâ Margarette Kirsch, the 82-year-old whom the Twilight Wish Foundation helped find her way into the passenger seat of a Penske International for a cross-country haul â longtime dream come true? We came across video of part of her journey with driver/singer Anabella Wood behind the wheel at AARPâs Youtube.com page and [âŚ]
July 17, 2011
Business
Nevada trooper seeks help in finding ex-trucker
Lawman is asking truckers for help locating a former trucker and his dog who disappeared on I-80 between Wells and Winnemucca.
July 17, 2011
Business
Driver races Freightliner to mountain summit
Mike Ryan roared to the 6,288-foot summit of Mt. Washington in 8 minutes, 2 seconds, claiming a record.
July 16, 2011
Business
I-405 in Los Angeles reopened ahead of schedule
Truckers coped with the shutdown by leaving early and taking alternate routes.
July 15, 2011
Business
Interstate exit ramps to be closed in St. Louis
The Missouri Department of Transportation will close exits from Interstates 44 and 270 this weekend for bridge reconstruction.
July 15, 2011
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