New GPS product to improve fleet management for trucking companies
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Magellan recently announced its plans to enter the Commercial Transportation Navigation GPS market, showcasing the new Magellan RoadMate Commercial 5190T GPS navigator to commercial drivers.
US Department of Transportation receives funding to improve roads
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently announced the DOT has received nearly $1.6 billion in funding to help states pay for the repair of roads and bridges that have been damaged by a series of natural disasters.
Tire company makes investment, prompting expansion
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Continental Tire the Americas recently announced a multimillion dollar investment in its ContiLifeCycle tread rubber plant in central Mexico, which will be able to growing demand for its tire products.
Trucking reality show features unusual shipping methods
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Although some people think that reality TV is becoming a little too prevalent in pop culture, some of these show are giving the trucking industry a new and positive image.
Influential Woman in Trucking nominations now being accepted
Monday, January 9th, 2012
The anticipated Influential Woman in Trucking Award is officially taking nominations for the new recognition, hosted by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT).
Trucking jobs becoming more available in the US
Monday, January 9th, 2012
Truck Drivers America recently found that trucking is one of the few industries in the United States that has been growing at a steady rate, which means trucking jobs are more readily available, and truckers have a better chance at bringing home a competitive salary.
New GPS system created specifically for truckers
Friday, January 6th, 2012
Truckers know that GPS technology is often one of the most useful tools in their cabin.
Trucking jobs on the rise
Friday, January 6th, 2012
Recent figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the for-hire trucking industry added 5,100 new payroll employees in December, which was the most employees added in one month since March.
Index shows trucking conditions improved in November
Friday, January 6th, 2012
According to the latest Trucking Conditions Index compiled by FTR Consulting, truck conditions improved to 5.2 in November, which means trucking conditions have been in positive territory for more than a year.
National Labor Relations Board to file complaint against Australian company
Friday, January 6th, 2012
The National Labor Relations Board plans to file a complaint against Australia's Toll Group- the U.S. trucking carrier for Guess? and Polo Ralph Lauren - for using many unfair labor practices to retaliate against its West Coast employees in the United States for trying to organize a union.