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Aftermarket•by Staff•February 25, 2010

State DOTs Use Social Networking to Get the Word Out

More and more state transportation departments are using social networking sites to get the word out to the traveling public, according to a recent survey conducted by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. From a survey of 32 state DOTs, AASHTO found that 26 states, or 81 percent, are now on Twitter, while almost half of those surveyed have a Facebook page. Meanwhile, 18 states have an active YouTube channel

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Drivers•by Staff•February 25, 2010

MEMA Supports Bill to Provide Credit to Manufacturers

The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association has applauded the efforts behind the introduction of the Manufacturing Modernization and Diversification Act in the House of Representatives

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Aftermarket•by Staff•February 25, 2010

Colorado DOT Offers Alerts Via E-mail, Text Message

The Colorado Department of Transportation has launched a new communications tool that will allow users to receive e-mail and text message updates on transportation topics and travel conditions, including news for truck drivers

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Aftermarket•by Staff•February 24, 2010

U.S. Under Secretary for Energy to Speak at Green Truck Summit

The organizers of the Green Truck Summit have tapped U.S. Under Secretary for Energy Kristina Johnson, Ph.D., to deliver the keynote address at the summit in St. Louis on March 9

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Fleet Management•by Staff•February 24, 2010

CSX, Union Pacific Come Together For Domestic Interline Container Program

CSX Intermodal has partnered with Union Pacific Railroad to introduce a new domestic interline container program called Umax

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Aftermarket•by Staff•February 24, 2010

Pana-Pacific to Distribute PressurePro's Line of TPMS Products

Pana-Pacific Corporation has signed a distribution deal under which it will distribute Advantage PressurePro's line of products to the commercial vehicle market

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Drivers•by Staff•February 24, 2010

Senate Passes Highway Extension Measure

The Senate yesterday passed its version of a jobs bill that contains a measure extending the highway program through December

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Drivers•by Staff•February 24, 2010

FMCSA Launches Pre-Employment Screening Web Site

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration yesterday launched a web site where trucking companies can register for access to a safety database they will be able to use for screening applicants for driving jobs

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Drivers•by Staff•February 24, 2010

CCMTA Seeks Feedback on Possible Mandate For EOBRs

The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators has released a discussion paper related to the development of a national standard mandating the use of electronic on-board recorders in Canada

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Drivers•by Staff•February 24, 2010

Winter Weather Delays Reopening of I-40

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has pushed back the reopening of a portion of Interstate 40 that was closed by a rockslide in October

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