U.S. HOS Regs Waived Due to Drought
WASHINGTON, DC— As a result of the U.S. drought, hours-of-service regulations have been waived in order to give affected farmers and ranchers immediate relief.
June Trucking Index Stays on Downward Trend
Nashville, IN — Economy is getting better modestly, supporting a 3 percent tonnage growth, but not enough to support stronger pricing, reports FTR.
Hay! BC Doesn’t Require V-Boards for Securing Bales
VICTORIA, BC — V-boards are no longer required when securing rectangular hay bales exceeding the maximum legal dimensions in British Columbia.
Women In Trucking Founder Named Champion of Change
PLOVER, WI— Women In Trucking founder, Ellen Voie was recognized by the White House as a Champion of Change for her initiative and effort to encourage and integrate women in the trucking industry.
Maritime-Ontario Interlines With U.S. Xpress
BRAMPTON, ON — Maritime-Ontario and U.S. Xpress have announced a new partnership that they say will erase the border and all its issues.
Navistar Turns to Cummins
LISLE, IL — Navistar goes to Cummins to help bring an EPA-compliant engine to market. Still, though, more questions are raised.
Antique Trucks Make the Drive Back to Cloverdale
SURREY, BC — Eighteen antique trucks moved from Port Coquitlam to a new home in Cloverdale, where they will be part of a new transportation centre.
July Class 8 Orders Weakest in 2 Years
NASHVILLE, IN – FTR reports preliminary class 8 orders in July are the lowest since August 2010.
Kids Get Their Hands On a Volvo VNL 670
GREENSBORO, NC — Volvo and the Children’s Museum in Greensboro have partnered to open a permanent exhibit featuring a Volvo VNL 670 truck in which kids can bounce around and learn about trucks.
June Truck Tonnage Up 1.2 Percent, reports ATA
ARLINGTON, VA — The American Trucking Associations’ seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index jumped 1.2 percent in June after dropping in May.
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