NORTH POLE, Canada – The luxury automakers at Lexus are taking a tongue-and-cheek journey into the world of freight – releasing a concept vehicle in
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Month: December 2020
Flatbed carrying corrosive chemicals overturns in downtown St. John’s Thursday morning
First responders and emergency officials responded to the scene of an overturned flatbed truck in downtown St. John’s Thursday morning. The truck flipped on its side just
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Michigan COVID-relief bill seeks to permit hazmat trucks on Ambassador Bridge
Officials on both sides of the border are expressing alarm and shock that a provision allowing certain hazardous materials on the Ambassador Bridge has been
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Hino Halts Truck Production in North America Through September 2021
Hino Motors announced that issues with U.S.-required certification of several of its engines has led its board to pause truck production in North America until
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Cross-border operators discuss trends in 2021
Cross-border transportation and logistics industry faced unprecedented disruption this year due to COVID-19 pandemic The cross-border transportation and logistics industry faced unprecedented disruption in 2020
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Minnesota’s winter truck load increases in effect for north frost zone
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Winter truck load increases began Monday, Dec. 21, on unrestricted state highways in the north frost zone, according to the Minnesota
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With 2020 in the mirror, what does 2021 hold for trucking?
The editors at Webster’s really put a bow on 2020 when they officially added “social distancing,” “rapid testing,” and “asymptomatic” to the dictionary. Voting wasn’t
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Schneider National to raise drivers’ per-mile pay by 4 cents
Announcement follows $15 million in driver investments during 2020 Schneider National (NYSE: SNDR) announced late Wednesday that it will raise driver pay next year. The
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Carrier Transicold to Offer Environmentally Friendly Refrigerant Option
Carrier Transicold has begun offering North America’s refrigerated haulers the new-generation, environmentally friendly refrigerant R-452A as an option for new and existing equipment. Starting in
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US-Canada-Mexico border closures extend to Jan. 21
Freight continues to move freely under existing exemptions The U.S. land borders with Canada and Mexico will remain closed for nonessential travel until at least
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