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Righting the record
Mack truck book author Harvey Eckart and others weigh in on the correct identification of a MackR-600.
May 20, 2011
Overdrive Extra
Natural gas gaining tractor traction
Legislation, supported by President Obama and about 190 members of Congress, would accelerate subsidies for natural gas vehicles.
May 20, 2011
Channel 19
Mexicoâs big human-smuggling bust; Truckers Against Trafficking makes industry headway
Technology makes a dent As this photo, released by the Mexican state of Chiapas and making news around the nation yesterday, makes abundantly clear, the issue of human smuggling is a multivalent and complex one. The photo shows would-be migrants to the U.S. in a van trailer in southern Mexico, caught in Mexican authoritiesâ X-ray [âŚ]
May 20, 2011
Business
FMCSA extends intermodal inspection report date
The agency has extended by a year the compliance date for drivers and motor carriers to prepare driver-vehicle inspection reports.
May 20, 2011
Channel 19
Prize-winning trucking photo, very happy geese at Wyoming TA
In April, Robinson Transport driver Bob McGilvray claimed his second top spot in Truckers Newsâ monthly photo challenge with this shot, âBedtime at Sideling Hill Plaza,â taken on a quiet night at the Sideling Hill service plaza on the Pennsylvania Turnpike last summer. I wrote about the big win here in Truckers News. (This monthâs [âŚ]
May 19, 2011
Channel 19
Trucker Weather Watch storm spotters want you
Former long-hauler and current Traffic Control Supervisor/Driver for Stripe Rite, based near Seattle, Sean Kiaer in April 2006 was a front-line witness to the formation of a tornado in Tennessee. He called 911 from the cab at the time to report the storm, which was headed directly for the town of Newbern, Tenn., but realized his [âŚ]
May 18, 2011
Channel 19
Truckercising through the years with FedEx Freight driver Joe Martin
Itâs been a long time since I was introduced to driver Joe Martin (pictured, with Ice âRoad Truckerâ Alex Debogorski), creator of the Truckercise DVD. My colleague at Truckers News Carolyn Magner wrote about Martin in 2008 as part of a series of health profiles that year. Martin produced the DVD based on exercises heâd been [âŚ]
May 17, 2011
Business
Donner named March Trucker Buddy
Walmart driver Duane Donner is the Trucker Buddy of the Month for March 2011, nonprofit Trucker Buddy International announced. Laura Schmidt, a teacher at Douglas Middle School in South Dakota, nominated Donner for Trucker Buddy of the Month. âHe is an amazing trucker and both my students and I have been blessed to have him [âŚ]
May 17, 2011
Business
Ox Bodies donates to tornado relief
Dump body manufacturer Ox Bodies, based in Fayette, Ala., has donated mesh and vinyl tarps valued at $20,000 for tornado relief efforts in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Helping out is part of being a member of a community, Ox Bodies marketing manager Debbie Puckett says of donations made after the devastating April 27 storms. âThere isnât a [âŚ]
May 17, 2011
Business
Rest areas closing
Nationwide, rest areas are closing because of flooding or budget shortfalls. On the other hand, one is being converted to truck parking.
May 17, 2011
Channel 19
Utility plant back in action after Va. tornado
Youâll no doubt recall the Petro Stopping Centers location in Glade Spring, Va., that was hit by a tornado during the big outbreak back in late April. (Find information about it in my post from April 28, in the comments section.) Less-remarked-upon in driver forums and the trucking press was another industry-related business also hit [âŚ]
May 16, 2011
Business
Crime against truckers
Crime on the road is always a serious topic, and itâs been getting a lot of discussion lately. Hereâs where to read more about it.
May 16, 2011
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