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3 Global Truck Festivals You Can’t Miss in 2020

Since you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance you already recognize that truckers are probably the most terrific people in this fine nation. But in case you get into an...
Senator Susan Collins 34 Hour Restart Rule

Trucking Industry Thanks Congress For 34 Hour Restart Suspension

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) Hero To Trucking Industry Several organizations from the trucking industry have thanked Congress for the 34 hour restart suspension. American Trucking Association President and CEO Bill Graves was one that showed...
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BP Removes Victorian Petrol Tankers After Deadly Accident

BP Removes Victorian Petrol Tankers, 3 Dead BP has officially removed all of the fleets' Victorian petrol tankers after a terrible accident that killed a four-year old, his 31 year-old mother and another woman age...

Australian Trucking Company Fined $1.3 Million

An Australian trucking company has been fined $1.3 million dollars due to a 2012 accident that killed 3 people. A couple and their son all lost their life over 2.5 years ago and justice...

TransForce To Control Contrans In Big Merger

Two of Canada's biggest trucking companies, TransForce and Contrans, will be merging together as TransForce will control Contrans. Both are traded publically and now will become stronger companies with the alliance. The proposed deal...

NTSB Faults State And Canadian Trucking Firm For Bridge Colapse

A series of safeguards failed to prevent an oversize truck from hitting a low-clearance bridge on Interstate 5 in Washington state last year, leading to the collapse of one of its spans, federal safety...

NHTSA Relying On Canada For Safety Issues

Looking To Canada The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it’ll issue an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking about rear impact/underride guards and other safety strategies for single unit trucks as well as trailers and...

Caterpillar Facing 12 Lawsuits Over Engines

12 lawsuits have now been filed against Caterpillar Inc. over alleged defects with its C13 and C15 engines. In a new class action complaint filed in federal court in Michigan, defendant Ricky Williams claims he purchased a...