Wildfires Prompt States to Declare State of Emergency
A number of large wildfires burning in the West and Upper Midwest have caused the governors of each state to declare an official State of Emergency in Oregon, Washington, California, Montana, and the Dakotas
Double Coin Offers Tire for Intermodal Industry
Double Coin and CMA have introduced the IM105 Intermodal radial tire designed for intermodal container chassis providers, manufacturers, and the intermodal freight industry.
International Takes New A26 Engine on Tour
International Truck is taking its new A26 12.4L engine on the road to dealers throughout the North America, training them as well as customers on the new
Self-Driving Trucks Need to Gain Traction on Capitol Hill
Despite the argument that some sort of self-driving truck will become an everyday reality before any self-driving car does, legislation that would ease the application of autonomous driving technology to commercial trucks has so far failed to gain traction on Capitol Hill.
Volvo increases North American truck market outlook
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo has increased its outlook for the North American Class 8 truck market, now projecting demand for 225,000 trucks this year, with stronger orders coming in the latter part of the year. That’s up from earlier projections…
Run on Less Kicks Off as Participants Aim for 9 mpg
Run on Less, billed as a first-of-its-kind national fuel efficiency roadshow, has kicked off this week from multiple locations around the country.
Deals available to truckers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Several truck stops, restaurants and other companies are offering deals and discounts to truck drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which will be held next week, Sept. 10-16.
Flatbed fleet raises company driver pay
All company drivers will receive an additional 4 cents per mile for all loads. Additionally, all company drivers, as well as students who graduate from the Boyd Bros. training program will receive a $900 weekly pay guarantee.
CTA welcomes news of Canada granting permit for Ambassador Bridge expansion
TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) were happy to hear that Canada gave the green light to the Detroit International Bridge Company to expand the Ambassador Bridge yesterday. Along with the planned Gordie Howe International Bridge set for…
Blue Tree’s Anticipation Feature Tracks Braking Efficiency
Blue Tree Systems introduced a new feature called Anticipation, which tracks and measures the gap between acceleration and brake usage in normal driving.