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PMTC continues push for ELD enforcement deferral

Truck News Jan 19, 2021 | 17:50 pm

As of last week, no electronic logging devices (ELDs) had been submitted for third-party certification, a process that’s required before fleets can be assured their device will comply with the Canadian regulation set to take effect June 12. That was[…]

Truck tonnage spikes in December, but down overall on the year

Truck News Jan 19, 2021 | 17:24 pm

For-hire truck tonnage was down 3.3% in 2020, but ended the year on a high note with a 7.4% jump in December, according to the American Trucking Associations For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index. “Tonnage ended last year on a high note,”[…]

How to crack down on cargo crime

Truck News Jan 19, 2021 | 17:12 pm

Cargo theft remains one of the greatest challenges facing the trucking industry, and waiting for the cops to put a stop to it simply isn’t an option. That was the message from Todd Moore, vice-president of cargo theft and specialty[…]

TFE applications deadline is Monday

Truck News Jan 19, 2021 | 16:36 pm

Applications for Trucking HR Canada’s Top Fleet Employer (TFE) program close Monday. Now in its eighth year, the program recognizes the importance of having sound HR policies and practices in the industry. “Our Top Fleet Employers program celebrates fleets across[…]

Loop Energy promotes George Rubin

Truck News Jan 19, 2021 | 15:29 pm

Loop Energy has appointed George Rubin chief commercial officer, the company announced Tuesday. He will also become a member of the executive management team, it said. Loop, based in Burnaby, B.C., provides hydrogen fuel cell solutions for the medium-to-heavy-duty commercial[…]

OEMs scrambling to keep up with surging demand

Truck News Jan 19, 2021 | 13:20 pm

What a difference a year makes. At the beginning of 2020, commercial vehicle manufacturers were dealing with falling demand for new trucks, while in 2021 the struggle is to ramp up production during a pandemic to keep up with surging[…]

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters concerned about access to U.S. market

Truck News Jan 18, 2021 | 18:15 pm

With the incoming Biden administration already rumored to be set to kill the Keystone XL pipeline, the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is expressing concern about losing access to the U.S. market. The group is calling on the Canadian government[…]

Commercial Vehicle Fire in Southeast Kentucky

Our Stories - Mad Trucker Dec 6, 2020 | 17:18 pm

MANCHESTER, KY - The City of Manchester Fire Department is reporting that: At approximately 7:50 P.M. on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 the City of Manchester Fire Department was notified by Clay County E-911 for a possible commercial vehicle fire.

Single Vehicle Semi-Crash on Toll Road Claims Life of Michigan Man

Our Stories - Mad Trucker Dec 6, 2020 | 16:35 pm

STEUBEN COUNTY, IN - At approximately 6:45 PM Saturday evening December 5, 2020 the Indiana State Police responded to a single vehicle semi rollover crash on the Indiana Toll Road (I-80/90) near the 151 mile marker, Steuben County.

FATAL: Semi-Truck Collides with a Car on Interstate 75 in Southern Kentucky

Our Stories - Mad Trucker Dec 2, 2020 | 15:56 pm

CORBIN, KY – On Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at approximately 4:50 AM, the Kentucky State Police, London Post responded to a two vehicle collision that occurred on Interstate I-75 northbound near the 28-mile marker in Laurel County.

WRONG WAY COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES ON INTERSTATE 5

Our Stories - Mad Trucker Nov 22, 2020 | 21:45 pm

LANE COUNTY, OR (November 22, 2020) - The Oregon State Police is reporting that: On Sunday, November 22, 2020 at approximately 1:37 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers received reports of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driving northbound in the southbound[…]

Quick Decision by KSP Weight Station Staff on I-75 Proves to be Life Saving

Our Stories - Mad Trucker Nov 20, 2020 | 15:07 pm

LONDON, KY (November 20, 2020) – Friday the 13th has been considered an unlucky day when it comes to superstition. This proved to be untrue this on Friday 13, 2020 when staff at the London Weight Station received an unplanned visitor.

OTR trucker charged with DUI in Kentucky during an injury traffic crash investigation in Laurel County

Our Stories - Mad Trucker Nov 15, 2020 | 18:55 pm

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's K-9/shift Sgt. Gary Mehler arrested Bohodir T. Saitokhunov age 29 of Denver, Colorado on Thursday evening November 12, 2020 at approximately 7:10 PM.

More Than Half of Trucks/Drivers Inspected Placed Out of Service During Two Day Operation on I-495

Our Stories - Mad Trucker Sep 3, 2020 | 12:18 pm

GREENBELT, MD – A two-day focused enforcement effort around the Capital Beltway by Maryland State Police commercial vehicle inspectors resulted in more than half of the trucks or drivers inspected being placed out of service for a variety of violations.

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