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Business

Diesel drops again

Over the last four weeks, the national price has dropped 18.2 cents. The latest price is 58 cents higher than a year earlier.

December 19, 2011

Channel 19

Former owner-operator going after MCSAC committee representation

As I’ve written about here in weeks prior, former owner-operator Fred Schaffner, a man with a passion for fighting for fairness in the treatment of drivers in the face of regulatory flux and with a keen eye on the regulatory process, came out of the Truck Driver Social Media Convention last October on a mission: […]

December 19, 2011

Business

Sleep apnea meeting set

Joint subcommittee meeting focusing on sleep apnea will be open to the public on Wednesday-Thursday, Jan. 4-5.

December 19, 2011

Business

Bill addresses toll increases

The bill was in response to a toll increase proposed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

December 19, 2011

Channel 19

A turn in the road for owner-operator R.C. Barnes

Since I shared his “Old Glory” video here on the blog, I’ve had the opportunity to learn more about the man behind the vid: R.C. Barnes ultimately might have more experience behind the wheel of a trucking business than any other hauler on the highway today. “I’ve heard there’s two guys out here who are […]

December 18, 2011

Channel 19

Trucking salute to appear during the Idaho Potato Bowl on ESPN today

If it so happens you’re watching the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl college football matchup this afternoon between MAC and WAC conference standouts the Ohio University Bobcats and the Utah State Aggies, respectively, you’ll get a treat in a 30-second commercial promoting women in the trucking industry, says the Women in Trucking Association. The association, with […]

December 17, 2011

Business

Truckers remember fallen veterans

During the weeklong tribute, trucking had delivered 325,000 wreaths to cemeteries nationwide.

December 16, 2011

Business

Evening closures for 60 Freeway near Los Angeles

The freeway has been closed since Dec. 14 when a tanker carrying 8,800 gallons of gasoline caught fire.

December 16, 2011

Business

Lakeville orders 165 International ProStar+ trucks

Less-than-truckload carrier Lakeville Motor Express announced Dec. 16 purchase of a new fleet of 165 International ProStar+ trucks. Chairman Shari Taylor Wilsey and Roger Wilsey Sr., CEO, recently assumed ownership of LME. The carrier was named Commercial Carrier Journal’s Innovator of the Year in 2010 for establishing TRNET, an alliance of carriers providing 100 percent coverage […]

December 16, 2011

Business

Lothary named Highway Angel

Tom Joy & Son Trucking driver helped with injured at accident scene.

December 16, 2011

Business

TransCore: November spot market up over year

North American Freight Index increased 36 percent in November from November 2010.

December 16, 2011

Business

DOT awards $511M in transportation grants

Roughly 48 percent of the funding will go to road and bridge projects.

December 15, 2011