Heavy Duty Trucking Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Drivers

NewsJuly 31, 2009

Peterbilt Reaches 70-year Milestone

Peterbilt Motors Company celebrated its 70th anniversary in the truck manufacturing business, with a special event at its Denton, Texas, facility last week

Read More →
NewsJuly 31, 2009

Lawmakers Take Action Against Texting Following Virginia Tech Study

In response to a recent study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute that highlights the dangers of texting while driving, lawmakers have rolled out new legislation that would ban texting on a cell phone or other device while driving. A new federal bill, known as the Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Ac

Read More →
NewsJuly 31, 2009

Weak Tire Demand Brings Losses to Goodyear

The second quarter brought a $221 million net loss, or 92 cents a share, for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, affected by weak tire deman

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsJuly 31, 2009

P.A.M.'s Losses Widen in Second Quarter

P.A.M. Transportation Services' second quarter was characterized by a net loss of $2.36 million, or 25 cents a share, versus a loss of $1.33 million, or 14 cents a share, during the second quarter of 2008

Read More →
NewsJuly 31, 2009

Equipment Buying To Remain Stable Through 3Q

CK Commercial Vehicle Research has found that its Fleet Equipment Buying Index for the third quarter of 2009 has improved slightly to 89 percent from the second quarter's 88.1 percent

Read More →
NewsJuly 31, 2009

Landstar, NLM Receive Top 100 3PL Status

Landstar System, a non-asset based provider of integrated supply chain solutions, and newly-acquired National Logistics Management, have been honored as Top 100 3PLs by Inbound Logistic

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsJuly 30, 2009

Goodyear Seeks Nominees for Highway Hero Awards

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is seeking nominations for U.S. and Canadian drivers who have exhibited heroism on the road

Read More →
NewsJuly 30, 2009

ATA Supports Tax Credits for Idle Reduction Devices

The American Trucking Associations voiced its support of H.R. 3383, which gives tax credits for the purchase of idling reduction systems for diesel-powered on-highway vehicles

Read More →
NewsJuly 30, 2009

YRC Worldwide's Quarter Lacking Despite Efforts

YRC Worldwide said it lost $309 million, or $5.20 a share, during the second quarter, despite efforts to restore the less-than-truckload giant's financial healt

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsJuly 30, 2009

Deadline Approaching for Bridgestone Canadian Truck Hero Nominees

Bridgestone Canada is requesting nominations for the Bridgestone Canadian Truck Hero Award, as the deadline is less than two months away

Read More →