Two hundred thirty-six. That is how many truck occupants died in highway crashes during 2012 who were not wearing a safety belt, according to the federal government. The real number is even higher, when factoring in the 182 occupant ...
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In this part 1 of a two-part series, a K-State veterinarian provides a look into how environmental factors, including heat stress, coupled with the use of beta-agonists potentially plays a role in cattle fatigue. In agricultural ...
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Ashok Leyland, the flagship of the Hinduja group and one of the largest manufacturers of commercial vehicles in the country, launched the CAPTAIN series of next-generation heavy commercial vehicles in New Delhi today. Mahendra Singh ...
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In the U.S., many states have declared a state of emergency due to bad weather, waiving the HOS rules for truckers hauling propane. The waivers are in effect until: • Jan 17 or until emergency conditions no longer exist, whichever ...
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An extremely cold weather system is forecast to bring record low temperatures to much of the Midwestern and Eastern regions of the United States, including areas in the South. The high temperature in Chicago will be below zero Fahrenheit ...
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Truckers using the B.C. Ferry system can expect to pay 3.5 percent more than the current fare come Jan. 17. B.C. Ferries stated Thursday they're hiking fares for all customers by 3.5 percent on most routes in order to cover the rising ...
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What do you think the average consumer is looking for when they step up to the meat counter to purchase your beef? Regardless of price, consumers expect a safe, wholesome, high quality product every time they make a purchase and expect that ...
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It’s time for Canada to develop a new approach to financing, building and repairing the nation’s aging infrastructure, according to a white paper recently published by the Van Horne Institute. The Van Horne Institute, a leader ...
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The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is equipping its vehicles with radar, to help officers better enforce the province’s speed limiter legislation,. Officers will also be able to enforce moving violations committed by commercial ...
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Currently, there are no full length boat tails operating on Canadian highways, but that could soon change. Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 223 (CMVSS 223) published a regulation change that will allow for more "boat tail" designs ...
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It will come as little surprise to motor carriers that shippers have been the biggest benefactors of deregulation. A new Conference Board of Canada report, comparing a highly regulated environment (taxicabs) to a deregulated one (for-hire ...
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Truckers can expect to pay more to cross the Confederation Bridge, beginning in January. Round-trip toll rates are slated to go up 50 cents for a two-axle vehicle (to $45) and an additional 25 cents per axle (to $7.50). The toll ...
The New York State Motor Truck Association and the Teamsters have sent a joint letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) urging him to sign a private contractor bill supported by the truckers and labor. Under state law, Cuomo has until Dec. 31 to ...
Alberta trucking companies will pay less for Workers Compensation Board (WCB) coverage in 2014, the Alberta Motor Transport Association says. It was informed recently of the rate decreases in three groups: trucking general; trucking ...
A most recent suggestion by the Transit Investment Strategy Advisory Panel could result in many Ontario truckers paying higher fuel taxes. As the predominant user of diesel fuel, the trucking industry is being asked to take on a major new ...
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