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Business
FMCSA handbook shows hours rules examples
Agencyās online handbook offers examples using the new hours of service rules.
February 28, 2012
Channel 19
Got downtime in central Indy? āSteel Poniesā on exhibit through Aug.
If you have or can schedule downtime in and around Indianapolis in the coming months, thereās a neat exhibit for motorcycle enthusiasts and others interested in the history and culture of two-wheeled transportation at the Eiteljorg Museum of the American Indians and Western Art at the White River State Park downtown ā (317) 636-9378.Ā On March [ā¦]
February 28, 2012
Business
National diesel price surges past $4
The latest price rocketed past $4 a gallon to $4.051. A year ago it was 33.5 cents higher.
February 27, 2012
Business
No parking at stop for Bike Week
Truckers can get fuel but may not park at Loveās truck stop 316 in Ormond Beach, Fla., March 8-18, during so-called Bike Week. The stop is adjacent to Daytona Harley Davidson, which has heavier than normal traffic during Bike Week. In the past, traffic jams have deterred drivers from getting where they need to, forcing [ā¦]
February 27, 2012
Business
More cross-border Mexican carriers sought
DOT officials said more Mexican trucker involvement is needed to show trucks can operate safely.
February 27, 2012
Business
Health Awareness Walk scheduled
The walk will be March 23 at the trucking show in Louisville.
February 27, 2012
Business
BRAVO week honors van drivers
Boosting Recognition of Atlas Van Operators will be April 16-20 at participating Atlas agencies across the United States and Canada. In its second year, BRAVO serves as a recognition of exemplary Atlas Van Line drivers who work hard and exhibit good business practices, Atlas Van Lines spokeswoman Greta Hass says. Atlasās annual King of the [ā¦]
February 27, 2012
Channel 19
Let the (fuel-mileage) games begin!
When owner-operator Henry Albert proposed that he test speedās effect on fuel mileage on his blog Feb. 22 by dropping his top speed from 65 to 60, he sparked a wellspring of commentary from his readers. At first, he marveled at all the reaction. In the end, however, itās easily explained: simple, quantifiable results are [ā¦]
February 27, 2012
Business
Do it yourself: Tractor maintenance
The first volume of tractor maintenance topics, compiled by the editors of Overdrive and Truckers News, covers 12 tasks that help optimize equipment life.
February 27, 2012
Business
Life makes sense out on the road
Our extended vacation was good but went wrong in some ways.
February 27, 2012
Channel 19
Go Guy āpocket urinalā pitchman āGo Cousin Vinnyā
āAs spring approaches,ā runs the latest press release from the makers of the Go Guy pocket urinal (motto: āWhen there is nowhere to go, go where you areā), āmore truckers will be heading out onto the open road to haul their wares from state to stateā ā a pretty blanket statement, but likely valid considering [ā¦]
February 26, 2012
Business
Groups sue over hours rule
Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, Public Citizen and the Truck Safety Coalition object to FMCSA not reducing the driving day to 10 hours from 11.
February 24, 2012
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