Maxim’s charitable efforts shine this Holiday season
WINNIPEG, Man. – A quarter of a century in, and Maxim Truck and Trailer continues to amaze with its charity pancake breakfast. Held Dec. 7, the annual event raised more than $27,000 for the Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg, with…
Thoughts From Staring at Semis’ Rear Doors
Stainless or galvanized steel will make that trailer last longer. So will extra door locking rods, which stiffen a van’s structure.
Large Truckload Turnover Increased in Third Quarter
The driver turnover rate at large truckload fleets rose five percentage points in the third quarter to an annualized rate of 95%, according to American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello.
Truck-Lite Offers Custom LED Headlights for Medium-Duty
The custom LED headlight system for the medium-duty market is now available as a factory-installed option on new Freightliner M2 models 106 and 112, the Thomas Built C2 bus, as well as for retrofit on previous generations.
California Fires: Impact on Freight Movement Remains Uncertain
Despite several wildfires breaking out across Southern California in recent days, the impact on trucking spot rates is not expected to exceed levels seen during the October wildfires in Northern California.
Kentucky-licensed trucker shut down following accident caused by drug overdose
According to FMCSA, Kinmon was driving west on I-74 in Ohio on Aug. 18 when his truck slowed down to a stop and began rolling backwards. The truck rolled into adjacent travel lanes, jackknifed and hit a guardrail before coming to a stop with the traile…
FMCSA Updates SMS Website with Nov 2017 Results
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has updated the CSA SMS website with the Nov. 17, 2017, results.
Mythbusters’ Hyneman Fights for Clean Air
Former Mythbusters’ star Jamie Hyneman is stepping back in front of the camera to support the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach’s Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP). As part of his support, Hyneman is partnering with Cummins Westport to promote CAAP and the company’s efforts to reduce emissions on its own.
Mexican Bratwurst Springrolls
Can the presence of German, Chinese, and South Korean OEMs in Mexico tell us anything about the near future of the U.S. truck market? Jack Roberts has more in his Truck Tech blog.
10 days until ELD mandate: ELD makers’ controls of data security
With just 10 days remaining for owner-operators to adopt an ELD, a look at the privacy safeguards instituted by e-log suppliers.