Freight recovery from Irma to last months, spike truck rates
Hurricane Irma tossed shipping containers like leaves in the Dutch territory of Sint Maarten.
Hurricane Irma’s arrival this weekend threatens to roil US supply chains and double truckload spot rates, with analysts and transport providers warning it could take up to six months to recover.
Transportation providers are still reeling from Hurricane…
Study: Cutting Methane Crucial to Future of Natural Gas Vehicles
Commercial fleets that converted from diesel to natural gas power could potentially accelerate the rate of climate change, finds one report. What is the industry doing to address the issue?
Commentary: Off-Peak Deliveries Can Make a Difference
By scheduling shipments at times when there is less traffic on the road, Off-peak deliveries as a route planning strategy can deliver significant savings.
Canada Approves Ambassador Bridge Expansion on Border
Canada has issued the final permit needed for the Ambassador Bridge expansion project to continue.
Mahle Kit Offers Diagnostics for Commercial Vehicles
Mahle Service Solutions’ TechPro Diagnostic Systems VDS Combo Kit includes components to diagnose and repair commercial vehicles and is aimed at mixed fleets and municipalities that service a variety of vehicle sizes.
Little Johnny has a plan
What do you want to be when you grow up? Mrs. Grover’s lesson for third-grade Johnny Calvin’s get-to-know-you session provides a wisecrack answer from Calvin himself, revealing truths about the U.S. Congress’ sole oversight: the votes of the constituents.
Texas faces lengthy recovery after Harvey
As Texas and other areas of the US Gulf region recover from the onslaught of Hurricane Harvey, the dimensions of the storm are becoming clear. From a logistics standpoint, the immediate impact was limited, with minimal damage to roads, rail lines,…
Mike Robic’s 1976 Kenworth W900B
The truck still sports the original 400-horsepower Cummins and 13-speed Fuller. In fact, the only part of the truck that’s not original is the fenders, which are from Talladega Fiberglass.
Video: Show truck standouts parade out of GATS
GATS show trucks heading out of Dallas
Test Drive: Volvo’s Not-So Vanilla VNL
Volvo took everything it has learned about tractor aerodynamics, powertrains and driver comfort and safety over the past 20 years and distilled those lessons into the new Volvo VNL. Find out what Jack Roberts thinks of it after a test drive.