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Drivers•by Deborah Lockridge•March 26, 2019

Supreme Court Turndown Not the End of California Independent Contractor Battle

On March 18, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in a case involving the alleged misclassification of California owner-operator drivers as independent contractors rather than employees – but it's far from the end of the battle over employee misclassification in the state.

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Fleet Management•by HDT Staff•March 26, 2019

Keller Trucking, Everhart Trucking Merge

Ohio-based Keller Trucking, an affiliate of Keller Logistics Group, has merged with Everhart Trucking LLC, bringing the total fleet to 200 tractors and 550 trailers.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•March 25, 2019

2019 International Roadcheck Will Focus on Steering and Suspension

Steering and suspensions will be the focus of this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck inspection event, taking place June 4-6.

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Maintenance•by Staff•March 25, 2019

Four Major Manufacturers to Present at HD Repair Forum

Four commercial vehicle manufacturers, Volvo Group North America, Daimler Trucks North America, Paccar and Navistar, are scheduled to present at the annual HD Repair Forum event.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•March 25, 2019

Younger Drivers, Parking Make ATRI’s Top Research Priorities for 2019

The ATRI board of directors has approved the 2019 Top Research Priorities, a list of recommended research topics identified by ATRI’s research advisory committee based on critical trucking industry issues.

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Drivers•by Staff•March 22, 2019

Truck Driver in Hockey Team Bus Crash Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison

The driver involved in Humboldt Broncos bus crash last April, Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, was sentenced to serve eight years in prison. He will be deported back to his native India after the sentence is served.

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Equipment•by Staff•March 22, 2019

Cummins X12 Wins Truck Writers' Technical Achievement Award

The Truck Writers of North America has awarded the Cummins X12 diesel engine its Jim Winsor Memorial Technical Achievement Award.

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Equipment•by Staff•March 21, 2019

Utility Trailer Sales Opens New Facility in Texas

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company announced the opening of a new, dual-use facility located on Route 57 in the city of Eagle Pass, Texas.

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Equipment•by Staff•March 21, 2019

Haldex Air Disc Brakes Standard on Wabash Van Trailers

Haldex air disc brakes will now be standard on all Wabash National van trailer configurations where air disc brakes are specified.

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Maintenance•by Staff•March 21, 2019

TMC Honors Industry Leaders, Professionals

TMC honored several industry leaders with a variety of awards for their service to the council and industry and awarded five professionals with its highest honor, the Silver Spark Plug, which recognizes professional excellence in commercial vehicle maintenance.

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