Dennis Shirar Is Named 2008 NTDC Grand Champion
HOUSTON — Dennis Shirar, a 51-year-old driver for Heritage Transport, Indianapolis, earned the title of Grand Champion at the 2008 National Truck Driving Championships.
September 1, 2008Wabash Sets Trailer Price Increases Due to Soaring Materials Costs
Citing soaring raw materials costs, trailer maker Wabash National Corp. said it would raise prices an average of 5%, effective for new orders booked on or after Oct. 1.
August 29, 2008Chicago Manufacturing Index Improves
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago region improved in August, the National Association of Purchasing Management said Friday.
August 29, 2008Diesel Falls 6.2¢ to $4.145 a Gallon
The average national price of retail diesel fuel continued its downward trend, falling 6.2 cents to $4.145 a gallon, the Department of Energy said Monday.
August 26, 2008Truck Driver Appreciation Week Is Under Way
The annual National Truck Driver Association Week began Sunday and will run through Saturday, American Trucking Associations said.
August 25, 2008Heritage Transport’s Dennis Shirar Is Truck Driving Grand Champion
Dennis Shirar, a driver with Indianapolis-based Heritage Transport who has driven 3 million accident-free miles, was named the 2008 National Truck Driving Grand Champion, American Trucking Associations said.
August 25, 2008Existing Home Sales Rise 3.1%
Existing homes sales rose 3.1% in July, the National Association of Realtors said Monday.
August 25, 2008Two Carriers to Join Port of L.A.’s Clean Trucks Program
Two national truckload carriers have signed letters of intent to participate in the port of Los Angeles’ Clean Trucks Plan, the Los Angeles Times reported Friday.
August 22, 2008Hazmats Must Bypass Denver During Democratic Convention
Truckers running hazardous materials will have to bypass the Denver area during the Democratic National Convention later this month, according to police officials.
August 21, 2008YRC Completes Deal to Buy Chinese LTL Firm
Less-than-truckload carrier YRC Worldwide said Tuesday it closed a previously announced deal to buy Chinese LTL firm Shanghai Jiayu Logistics.
August 19, 2008