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Tag: New York City
Business
To cut delivery truck congestion, NYC ushers in cargo bikes
For the next six months, UPS, Amazon, DHL and other package delivery companies will be allowed to park in commercial loading zones usually reserved for just commercial trucks and will not be required to pay meters for parking there during deliveries.
December 18, 2019
Business
Freightliner announces four new âHardest Working Citiesâ
Freightliner announced New York City, Charlotte, Edmonton and Seattle-Tacoma have been named to its Hardest Working Cities list.
February 4, 2016
Business
Cargomatic freight service adds New York to its regional mix
Connecting âshippers and truckers in real-timeâ via its smartphone app and back-end service, Cargomaticâs official launch into the New York City metropolitan market was announced today.
August 12, 2015
Business
On banning the Big Gulp
âIf the Mayor of New York City is concerned about public health, he should ban all automatic air fresheners.â
March 29, 2013
Voices
Truck GPS units arenât the problem in NYC
New Jersey resident William Smith weighs in on the need for more accurate clearance signs in NYC and calls for operators to join him in pressing Congress.
March 5, 2013
Channel 19
SuperRigs 2013 calendar: Familiar face in an unfamiliar place
Sneak peak at familiar faces in the Shell SuperRigs 2013 calendar, now available with an oil change at participating locations. And: Vid from the 2012 30th anniversary show in Joplin, Mo., highlighting the cityâs rebuilding efforts.
November 8, 2012
Channel 19
The improbable fruits of annoyance
Would you believe only 3 percent of auto drivers actually comply with residential stop signs? Such was seen by longtime observer of annoying human behavior John Trinkaus, explored further here.
October 22, 2012
Channel 19
Remembering 9/11 as anniversary approaches: A truckerâs story from ground zero
This monthâs issue of Truckers News commemorates the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a look at how the trucking business has changed as a result of the disaster. The areas impacted largely include load security and driver background scrutiny, but also camaraderie, drivers looking out for one another, pay, and other factors. A [âŚ]
September 9, 2011
Business
NY law mandates mirrors
A new law will require truck drivers traveling in New York City to mount front-end mirrors.
July 25, 2011
Channel 19
âNever forgetâ: 9/11 remembered by owner-operator Dick McCorkle
Perkins Specialized leased owner-operator Dick McCorkle (pictured) was there, or at least within a few miles of there, when jet airliners were flown into the north and south towers of the World Trade Center complex on Sept. 11, 2001. Specifically, heâd just delivered to a trade show at 42nd St. and 7th Ave., near Times [âŚ]
September 10, 2010
Channel 19
Congrats, Jazzy
Jasmine âJazzyâ Jordanâs father, Lee, forwarded this pic my way, taken after her finish just a couple hours ago in Times Square. Doesnât she look happy? Yes, Iâd say she does. For my story about her run, check out this monthâs cover story in Truckers News.
June 15, 2010
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