NATURAL GAS: Driver concerns about safety put to rest

HOUSTON, Texas -- When Saddle Creek Transportation brought together drivers to introduce them to the company’s new fleet of natural gas trucks, director of transportation John Erwin stood at the back of the room where he could hear the...

Fit for duty?

By Julia Kuzeljevich

ATA asking FMCSA to acknowledge CSA’s strengths, weaknesses

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is calling on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to be more candid and transparent in its evaluations of the strengths and weaknesses of its safety monitoring and...

Ontario trucker reportedly murdered in Chicago

CHICAGO, Ill. -- An Ontario trucker has been shot to death in a parking lot after delivering a load to Chicago, the Chicago Tribune reports.

MTA applauds road updates, slams proposed cuts to snow-clearing budget

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) has announced it is pleased with recent improvements to Highway 10 north of Brandon. On Oct. 5, the provincial and federal governments announced that Highway 10 between the Trans-Canada...

Erb wins Volvo Trucks Safety Award; $25K prize to go towards safety programs

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Erb International has won the 2012 Volvo Trucks Safety Award, consisting of a $25,000 prize to be put towards safety-related programs.

New ATA paper clears up “misconceptions” about fatigued driving

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- In a new white paper released today, American Trucking Associations says it is “setting the record straight” about the involvement of fatigue in large truck crashes, highlighting how anti-trucking industry...

Mack now offering adaptive cruise with braking on Pinnacle models

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack has announced it is now offering the Bendix Wingman Advanced collision mitigation system on its Pinnacle models.

East Coast trucking firms take part in simulator training study

MONCTON, N.B. -- A new simulator research project that will study driving habits of professional truck drivers is now underway in Moncton.

Daimler showcases integrated safety systems

HANOVER, Germany -- Daimler has been developing a suite of integrated safety systems, which will likely be offered in North America within the next few years.

COMPETITION WATCH: Bison wins ATA’s top safety prize

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Bison Transport has been awarded the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) President’s Trophy for its outstanding safety record and programs.

US industry groups once again calling for changes to CSA program

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Industry associations in the US are once again calling for changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program.

Bendix offers brake care tips in advance of Brake Safety Week

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Brake Safety Week runs from Sept. 9-15, and with that in mind, Bendix has offered some tips on how to best care for commercial vehicle braking systems.

FMCSA announces final changes to CSA program

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced several changes to its Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) enforcement program, which are designed more quickly identify and address high-risk truck...

C.R. England chair voices concerns about regulatory changes

DALLAS, Texas -- A serious disconnect between the realities of trucking and the decision makers in Washington and state capitols around the US is threatening to seriously hamper the industry’s productivity.