So. Calif. Ports to Ban Trucks Older Than Model Year 2006
Beginning Jan. 1, all trucks with engine year 2006 and older will be banned from marine terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, port officials said.
November 8, 2011Letters: New Volvo Drivetrain, HOS Rules
I’m writing in response to the Oct. 3 article about the “new” Volvo drivetrain package: “Volvo Offers New Powertrain Package for VN Trucks.”
October 31, 2011Letters: Highway Terrorists, Broker Bond Issues
I own a small motor carrier and drive as well. In the past 38 years, I have driven trucks all across the United States, both regional and cross country, and I am reaching the end of my career with more than 3 million safe miles covered.
October 24, 2011Daimler Adding Second Shift at Western Star Plant in Oregon
Daimler Trucks North America said Thursday it is adding a second shift at its Western Star truck plant in Portland, Ore., to meet increased demand.
October 20, 2011Letters: HOS, Highway Bill, Warranties, Tolls
I read with dismay the comments made by [an official of] American Trucking Associations about the proposed hours-of-service changes in your Sept. 12 issue.
October 10, 2011Trucking Plays Key Role in Three-Way Teamsters Race
Trucking is playing an important role in the battle to lead the Teamsters union, as incumbent James Hoffa touts success in saving YRC Worldwide Inc. and challengers Sandy Pope and Fred Gegare lambaste him for failing to organize more freight haulers.
September 12, 2011Volvo’s North American Deliveries Rise 51% in July
Volvo AB’s North American truck sales rose 51% in July from a year ago to 2,553 units, the company said Tuesday.
August 30, 2011Bowes Promoted as Reinhardt Leaves Meritor; Manufacturer Lowers Quarterly Guidance
Truck component supplier Meritor Inc. rearranged its executive positions in the wake of the departure of Chief Operating Officer Carsten Reinhardt, who left the Troy, Mich., manufacturer last week.
July 25, 2011Volvo’s 2Q Profit Jumps on Higher Truck Sales
Volvo AB said Friday its second-quarter profit jumped 62% on higher truck sales in Europe and North America.
July 22, 2011Opening the Border
Congratulations to the U.S. Department of Transportation for finalizing the cross-border trucking program with Mexico.
July 11, 2011