IN THE NEWS...

There's a lot happening south of the border. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration released a report showing an increase in truck-related fatalities, and the American Trucking Association wasted no time releasing a reponse. Plus, advisors to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it's time to toughen up on sleep apnea, and here in Canada, two carriers have been selected to take part in a North American weight loss showdown.

Trucker Weight Loss Showdown Begins

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Eleven trucking companies have been selected to compete.

Lewiston Bridge Announce $50 million Development

LEWISTON, NY — Goal to be shovel ready by 2013.

Panel Tells FMCSA to Toughen up Sleep Apnea Screening

WASHINGTON — Driver's with body mass index greater than 35 should be screened.

Transportation Club Elects New Exec. Committee

TORONTO — 800 industry professional attend annual dinner.

Truckers Losing Revenue On Lengthy Bridge Repairs

PRINCE ALBERT, SK — Lifting of weight restrictions still a longer wait.

Graves’ Concerns: What Part of Success Don’t these People Understand?

ARLINGTON, VA - - Anti-truck groups are using the weakened U.S. economy as a weapon.

Meritor Rewards Bullish Performance

FLORENCE, KY — Two Canadians win Meritor Award.

Titan Trailers Grow in Tillsonburg

TILLSONBURG, ON — New sub-assembly facility in southwestern Ontario.