POLL: What was your level of mechanical experience when you started as an owner-op?
Owner-operators, when you launched your business, what level of mechanical knowledge and/or experience did you have — whether the required basic knowledge or more in-depth professional experience or education?
Commentary: The Fleets Role in Strengthening the Repair Chain
No matter how many parts a fleet buys from Amazon, it still is going to need local support, says Aftermarket Contributing Editor Denise Rondini.
Nominations Open for Influential Woman in Trucking Award
Women In Trucking Association and Freightliner Trucks are seeking candidates for the 2017 Influential Woman in Trucking award.
All-Electric Refuse Trucks Headed to Los Angeles
Motiv Power Systems announced an order for two all-electric refuse trucks by the City of Los Angeles’ Sanitation Department.
Lisa Kelly, Edgar Hansen greeting truckers at Love’s stops through September
Lisa Kelly is part of the 19-stop campaign that highlights innovations that have spurred the industry forward, including the debut of API CK-4 and FA-4 heavy duty engine oils last year. Joining her is “Deadliest Catch” star Edgar Hansen.
Rebuilding: From bulk dedicated to a base of direct flatbed customers with owner-op Tim Klaus
On Overdrive Radio: Flatbedder Tim Klaus re-entered trucking and found himself at the center of the natural gas drilling boom, hauling frac sand. It dried up earlier for him than for many, and since then he’s made several moves in freight, trailer spec…
International Backs A26 Engine With Uptime Commitment
International has launched the A26 Customer Uptime Assurance Program, backing the recently launched A26 12.4L engine with the promise of reimbursement for extended downtime.
ELD’s Can Open the Door to Big Data
Why settle for simple electronic logging when it can serve as a total fleet management solution in a box?
ELDs Can Open the Door to Big Data
Why settle for simple electronic logging when it can serve as a total fleet management solution in a box?
BCA Bearings Adds 627 New Parts to Product Line
NTN, the parent company of BCA Bearings, has announced the release of 627 new parts in its wheel hub assemblies, seals, and loose bearing lines.