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Tuttle Says TCA Expects a New President Around Thanksgiving
PHILADELPHIA — The Truckload Carriers Association should have a new president around Thanksgiving, TCA Chairman Keith Tuttle said here.
Kenworth to Pass on Mid-America Trucking Show in March
PHILADELPHIA — Kenworth Trucks General Manager Preston Feight confirmed here that his company will not exhibit at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, in March.
FlowBelow Offers Tractor AeroKit for Flatbed, Tanker Fleets
PHILADELPHIA — FlowBelow Aero Inc. is offering a modified version of its Tractor AeroKits for use in flatbed and tank truck applications.
SmartTruck Unveils Aerodynamic Top Fairing for Trailers
PHILADELPHIA — SmartTruck, a supplier of aerodynamic systems, unveiled its LeadEdge Top Fairing, a component designed to manage airflow in the gap between the cab and trailer or between two twin trailers.
Help Inc. Expands PrePass Plus Toll-Payment Services With New Transponder
PHILADELPHIA — Help Inc., provider of the PrePass weigh-station bypass program, has introduced its ElitePass transponder, which expands the reach of its electronic toll-payment services.
Second Annual 'Healthy Trucker Challenge' Promotes Wellness
PHILADELPHIA — Trucking executives and America’s Road Team captains are at it again. They are facing off at the Management Conference & Exhibition here to see which group will take the most steps throughout the convention.
October 17, 2015Drivewyze Survey Spotlights Value of Weigh Station Bypass for Driver Retention
Along with pay, time off and benefits, the one thing that truck drivers also say that they want is company-paid weigh station bypass.
October 17, 2015Teamsters Carhaul Drivers Vote to Reject Contract
Teamsters carhaulers overwhelmingly rejected a tentative agreement covering about 6,000 workers, sending management and union negotiators back to the bargaining table.
October 16, 2015CSA Reforms Proposed in 6-Year House Highway Bill
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration would need to propose ways to improve its scoring program if a study required under a six-year highway bill unveiled Oct. 16 finds flaws in the program.
CSX to Cut 300 Jobs as Coal Freight Drops
CSX Corp. plans to cut 300 jobs at Erwin, Tennessee, in response to a steady decline in coal traffic.
October 16, 2015