Slipping and sliding in Michigan by James Menzies I just returned from a couple days in Houghton, Michigan where I had the chance to drive some trucks on hard-packed snow and ice. Driving on snow and ice may…
Is our coverage of the speed limiter debate fair? by Lou Smyrlis A recent letter from an owner/operator’s association criticizing our report on the Ontario Trucking Association’s poll showing most Ontarians support speed limiting for trucks has left me wondering why the…
Things are warming up in Tampa by James Menzies Well, the weather in Florida is gradually becoming more Florida-like and I think we’ve finally hit the 70s. The news here has also gotten hotter. Two significant announcements have come…
Surf’s up at TMC by James Menzies Welcome to the Truck News blog! The addition of the blog to trucknews.com not only makes the Web site more interactive, but it will also provide you with a look…
Getting the writers on the road by Julia Kuzeljevich by Julia Kuzeljevich It often comes up in casual conversation with friends and acquaintances, “What do you do for a living?” and when I tell people I’m a journalist,…
Want to improve the shipper-carrier relationship? by Lou Smyrlis There appears to be a lot of frustration lately on both sides of the transportation equation. Shippers are grumbling about rising rates and the fairness of fuel surcharges while at…
