Fleet Fuel Economy Increases 1% in Latest NACFE Study
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency released its 2017 Annual Fleet Fuel Study, finding that overall fuel economy rose 1% in 2016, the ninth year in a row trucking fleets in the study have recorded an increase.
Hours, brake violations top Roadcheck out-of-service orders
The top three driver-related violations were for hours of service (32.3 percent of driver out-of-service violations), wrong class license (14.9 percent) and false log book (11.3 percent).
Improvement of fuel economy slowed in 2016: NACFE study
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The improvement of fuel economy has slowed in 2016, according to the Annual Fleet Fuel Study that was released today by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE). According to the numbers, the 19 fleets…
Five Apps for That: Get started with saving, investing
These apps can provide ways to establish an automatic regimen for moving your money, usually in small increments, into accounts that grow significantly over time.
KeepTruckin, Comdata to give away Harley at GATS
KeepTruckin and Comdata, who announced a new partnership last week aimed at small fleet operators, will give away a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle at the Great American Trucking Show this week.
600 drivers need new medical certs after arrest of Georgia-based examiner
More than 600 truck operators have been told they need to renew their DOT medical certifications after the arrest of a Georgia-based medical examiner. Tonya Yawn-Lewis of Helena, Ga., was recently arrested by DOT investigators for allegedly issuing bog…
Truckers earn win – for now – in Rhode Island tolling battle
Rhode Island DOT has proposed to ban trucks from certain secondary roads that could be used to avoid future trucks-only tolls. Rhode Island’s State Traffic Commission voted down the proposal for now, requesting more information from RIDOT.
Doug Bussell’s 2017 Peterbilt 389
The truck features a Paccar MX-13 with an Eaton 18-speed and hauls flatbed freight.
Why You Should Pay Attention to Trailer Alignment
Proper trailer axle/wheel alignment is critical to maximizing tire life, and it’s only become more important with the use of wide-base single tires on trailers for fuel economy and weight savings.
‘The Drive’ owner-operator-focused three-day conference; NPR radio and truckers
“The Drive” conference, the brainchild of Patriot Star small fleet owners and Trucking With Authority podcast hosts Kenny and Elizabeth Long, happens October 17-19 in North Kansas City.