Mack: Path to Electrification is Not Straight to Linehaul
Mack Trucks continues to see a healthy future for diesel engines, even as alternatives like electrification begin to emerge.
Yokohama Offers Fuel Efficient Long-Haul Drive Tire
Yokohama Tire Corporation has launched the TY577 MC² fuel efficient, SmartWay verified long-haul drive tire.
ATD 2018 Truck Dealer of the Year Nominees Revealed
The American Truck Dealers, Heavy Duty Trucking magazine, and Procede Software have announced the nominees for the 2018 Truck Dealer of the Year – a national award that recognizes commercial-truck dealers for business performance, industry leadership, and community service.
Mail Contractor Touts Low Carbon Footprint of ISL G Engine
Sheehy Mail Contractors announced that it is testing the Cummins-Westport ISL G Near Zero natural gas engine using renewable natural gas, which the company said will produce the lowest carbon footprint of any modern-day fuel.
Truckers step up ELD protests as mandate looms
The strongest opposition to the ELD mandate is coming from smaller, independent truckers. Photo credit: Shutterstock.
With the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate’s initial deadline less than two weeks away, opponents of the regulation are stepping up protests and calls for the ELD rule to be delayed.
Barring last-minute intervention by the…
New Speakers Lined Up for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week
The organizers of the 13th annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week have announced three new speakers for the four-day conference at the Mirage in Las Vegas.
Video: More voices and images from Monday’s ELD rallies
Several truck drivers in attendance for Monday’s “ELD Media Blitz” rallies voice their concerns over the electronic logging device mandate and issues the mandate will cause for drivers.
California wildfire prompts hours suspension, road closures
According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the fire has burned at least 65,000 acres as of 7 a.m. Pacific Wednesday. Mandatory evacuations are in place for the cities of Santa Paula and Ventura.
12 days until ELD mandate: A look at compliant devices with no monthly fees
For the owner-operator who’s certain to be a part of the industry for a long time and who wants simplicity at a low price, the devices available without a monthly subscription fee can be a good match.
Evotrux’ new freight-bid platform
The new Evotrux shipper/broker-carrier connection platform, based in Canada, has launched its online-bid system in which carriers can bid on loads posted by shippers and brokers.