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Tow truckers robbed at gunpoint
... be prepared and likely armed themselves. The Aiken County Sheriff's Office has seen an increase in robberies of tow truckers as well as pizza delivery drivers during the past year. The Sheriff's Office is still looking for the two gunmen and for ... Comment?
... even realize they're doing it," he said. News Ten caught up with one truck driver who would have to agree. "Do all truckers slow down?" News Ten asked. "Oh no, a lot of them are crazy, a lot of them are crazy and drive too fast," Sejfudin Omarovic, ... Comment?
By Jill Dunn The Unified Carrier Registration board learned at its Dec. 10 meeting that the federal Office of Management and Budget is reviewing proposed UCR fee changes and a final rule is expected before May. Comment?
TRP Rolls Out New Spring Brake Chamber
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TRP Aftermarket Parts has rolled out the new spring brake chamber, which was designed for Class 6, 7 and 8 trucks, trailers and buses. Comment?
HDAW'10 Sees Increased Interest From Suppliers, Distributors
Suppliers and distributors have been showing their support for the upcoming Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week conference in January, with more than 350 booths reserved, up 7 percent from the 2009 event, and 256 distributors registered, up 25 percent from 2009. Comment?
SC&RA Gears Up For 2010 Symposium
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The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association will hold its annual Specialized Transportation Symposium March 3-5, 2010, at the Intercontinental Dallas in Addison, Texas. Comment?
TCA Announces Highway Angel of the Year
The Truckload Carriers Association's Highway Angel program has chosen to honor Highway Angel Michael Hunt on Dec. Comment?
Senate gets clean energy vehicle bill
By eTrucker Staff U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and U.S. Congressman Gary Peters this week introduced the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009. Comment?
Maryland reduces rest stop hours
By eTrucker Staff Responding to budget cuts, Maryland's Highway Administration has closed one rest area and reduced operating hours at several others. Comment?
... The storm did not lay significant amounts of ice on the roads, and responders maintained good communication with truckers. At least three deaths were considered storm-related, including two in traffic crashes and a third involving a Mason City man ... Comment?
Speed limit for semis increasing
... more cautious or because the economy is down and people are driving less," Clendenin said. He added he believed truckers will more than likely be happy with the new law and see it as a way to get increased mileage. But he said safety is his No. 1 ... Comment?
Smog rules will cost 1,000 truckers' jobs at Oakland's port
"As independent truckers, we carry all the responsibility," says Lorenzo Fernandez. Comment?
... "We should get it done now." Four cents on the gallon isn't a exorbitant hike, but still comes at a bad time for truckers struggling to find decent-paying freight around the Rust Belt and southern Ontario. 2010 HINO 258 25,500 GVW 2010 HINO 258 ... Comment?
THSAO honors FedEx Ground trucker
Owner-operator Gary Norris has been named Driver of the Year by the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario 's Fleet safety Council. Comment?
U.S. trucking upturn won't happen until '11
Carriers have a more optimistic outlook, with expectations for increased volume and rates in 2010, according to a fourth quarter Business Expectations Survey by Transport Capital Partners. Comment?
Protecting Yourself: Texas Tops List for Truck Accidents
... materials like petroleum products, construction materials, manufactured goods and retail stock. Semi-Truck Drivers Truckers do not have easy jobs and unfortunately characteristics of the industry contribute to the risk of accidents. Chronic fatigue ... Comment?
... 76th Street. We talked to semi-truck drivers about common complaints from four wheel vehicle drivers. It turns out truckers have complaints too. "We can handle the snow, it's just the drivers you know?" said David Bassett. Claude Shedrick agrees, ... Comment?
State, feds inspect trucks for bomb threats
State police and federal authorities on Thursday flagged down truckers crossing the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, scanning their rigs for bombs and explosive elements. Comment?
Storm was a big pain but no calamity for Iowa
... The storm did not lay significant amounts of ice on the roads, and responders maintained good communication with truckers. At least three deaths were considered storm-related, including two in traffic crashes and a third involving a Mason City man ... Comment?
Demolition starts on former Reading factory ravaged by blaze
A demolition contractor Thursday began removing the burned-out shell of a former factory building on McKnight Street that was destroyed in a four-alarm blaze last month. Comment?