Monthly Archives: May 2014
Funny Trucker Stories
I am not a trucker but I did drive a twenty eight foot UHaul back and forth to Kansas to move my husband and I to Dallas, Texas. The way there was ominous, because...
Caterpillar Lawsuits Mounting Over Engines
Caterpillar Lawsuits Filed
Up to 10 lawsuits have been filed against Caterpillar, stating that the company's ACERT C13 and C15 engines were defective. The lawsuits also state that Caterpillar hid this information from owners and buyers....
Antique Truck Show 2014 Springfield Missouri
ATHS Antique Truck Show
The American Truck Historical Society’s 2014 National Convention and Antique Truck Show will take place May 29-31 in Springfield, Mo., at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. The event will host a wide...
Senate Highway Bill Due May 12th
Another Short-Term Solution?
The Senate has scheduled a hearing to mark up its version of a bill to extend federal transportation funding beyond a scheduled September cut-off. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will...
Oil Hits Over $100 Barrel-Trend To Continue?
Pain At The Pumps
The price of oil is trading over $100 a barrel today backed by data showing a decline in U.S. supplies and the continuing conflict in Ukraine. Early afternoon in Europe markets,...
Swift May See Stock Structure Changes
In a shareholder proposal to be voted on at the Swift Transportation annual meeting May 8, Teamsters call on the company to pursue a plan to recapitalize the company so all shareholders will have...
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If you haven't heard by now, our new platform for trucking jobs has officially launched! Truckers Logic has become a staple for news and training in the trucking industry. With so...
Economy Adds 288,000 Jobs In April-Good News Right?
Transportation Continues Growth
The Labor Department announced their April jobs report last week, one that many are viewing as a great sign that the economy is bouncing back from the slow winter months. The Labor...
ATA Disappointed With Obama’s Transportation Plan
Train And Rail More Important Then Trucking?
As concerns and fear mounts due to the failure to agree on a long-term solution to the Highway Trust Fund, it appears that we're no closer to a...
Trucker Tips-Broke Down And No Help In Sight
Choosing Services On The Road
Have you ever spent the night out in the cold, on the road not because you are two days ahead of time and you want to watch the stars as...