Western Star debuts 4700 vocational model
Groups oppose hours rules changes
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, the American Trucking Associations and a shippers’ group all opposed the proposals.
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics i8 Caught Winter Testing
One the members over at the high-end car forum TeamSpeed snapped some photos of BMW’s upcoming i8 (better known as the Vision EfficientDynamics hybrid) which the company presented on its website as a “near production-ready vehicle“. That’s usual…
ATBS acquires trucking accountancy
ATBS has acquired Mark Swanson and his accounting firm.
Numerous groups pan FMCSA’s proposed HoS changes
OTTAWA, Ont. — Organizations from across the continent, including trucking associations, shippers and law enforcement agencies, have panned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposed Hours-of-Service rule through official… [Full Story]
Plans scrapped for eatery atop ground zero tower
Plans have been scrapped for a restaurant with panoramic views of New York City atop a skyscraper going up at ground zero.
Fuel Economy, CO2 Requirements Won’t Add Cost, Suppliers Say
By Tom Berg, Senior Editor The federal government’s planned requirements for minimum fuel economy and limited carbon dioxide emissions will add little or no cost to trucks built starting in 2014 while saving money for buyers, industry consultants said …
CRST honors drivers for safety
Eleven drivers were recognized for driving at least 1 million accident-free miles, CRST Expedited, Inc. announced
Internet Truckstop launches ITEX load board
Internet-based load board provider Internet Truckstop announced the launch of ITEX (Instant Messaging), designed to make it easier for customers to manage available freight and trucks by allowing instant access to business opportunities using a text message on the Internet Truckstop website.
“We developed ITEX using feedback we heard from our members who want to communicate […]
AMSOIL launches racing website
A new website dedicated to motorsports racing and event marketing, amsoilracing.com, is now ready for use.