DOT Seeks Public Comment on Cutting Red Tape
In keeping with the Trump Administration’s stated intention to slice through red tape to benefit businesses, the Department of Transportation has issued a notification of regulatory review.
Volvo Launches Natural Gas Trucks in Europe
Volvo Trucks has introduced two natural gas heavy-duty trucks to the European market that the OEM claims can cut CO2 emissions by 20% to 100%.
David McAllister’s 2003 Peterbilt 379EXHD
The rig sits on a 275-inch wheelbase and is powered by a 550-horsepower Caterpillar with an 18-speed Eaton-Fuller.
Possible Photo of Tesla’s Electric Truck Leaks on Reddit
A post on the Tesla “subreddit” of Reddit.com shows a concept vehicle that appears to be Tesla’s unannounced electric road tractor.
The real issues behind the driver retention problem
I’ve been thinking about what’s different in the trucking industry today compared to the autumn of 1998, when I decided to take the plunge into this trucking career. I don’t mean from a hardware or a systems perspective, but from…
Carriers need to stick up for their drivers
While traveling to Ottawa recently, I had the opportunity to listen to a talk radio program geared towards the Canadian transportation industry called Trucker Radio News and Talk. On this particular show, a driver phoned in to raise an issue…
Bridgestone announces new ultra wide base tires
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ― Bridgestone Americas today announced the launch of two new ultra wide base tires, the Greatec M835A Ecopia tire for the drive position and the Greatec R197 Ecopia tire for the trailer position. Designed for use on tandem-axle…
Buffett buys stake in Pilot Flying J
OMAHA, Nebr. — Warren Buffet has purchased a stake in Pilot Flying J through his multinational conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway. According to several news outlets, Berkshire bought a 38.6% stake in Pilot Flying J, and in six years, it will boost…
Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway Buys Large Stake in Pilot Flying J
Warren Buffet’s holding company Berkshire Hathaway has made a significant minority investment in truckstop chain Pilot Flying J, with plans to become the majority stakeholder by 2023, the companies announced.
Kinedyne’s New Curtain-Side Solutions Address Changing Logistics Demands
Cargo-control company Kinedyne introduced several new products to help make cargo access faster and easier as the effect of e-commerce continues to spread beyond traditional final-mile transportation.