ASECTT group presses ahead on CSA, safety rating reform and other issues
In addition to its chief concern over reliance on CSA SMS scores in safety assessment, ASECTT now turns attention to reform of the safety-audit system and federal preemption of state wage/hour laws and independent contractor classification, among other…
Midtronics Diagnostic System Monitors Batteries
Midtronics introduced the DSS-5000 Battery Diagnostic Service System, featuring Conductance Profiling that is designed to provide information about the battery state of charge and state of health.
Economic Watch: Manufacturing Hits Nine-Month Low, Home Sales Rebound
A first look at the nation’s manufacturing sector this month shows conditions have hit a nine-month low, while home sales have roared back amid near-term expectations the overall economy will continue with a moderate expansion.
Trucking’s Share of Cross-Border Freight Falls
The value of freight moved between the U.S and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners Canada and Mexico moved higher in April for the sixth straight month, but trucking’s share fell, according to new U.S. Transportation Department figures.
Film Promotes Pennsylvania RR’s TrucTrain Service in the 1950s
Trucking is called “a great industry,” and footage shows how many trailers were traveling by rail instead of on crowded highways. That’s still a good idea.
Trailer production climbed in May: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trailer production increased 12% in May, thanks to two additional build days and strong orders. The production rate was up 2% year-over-year, according to ACT Research. “The majority of the May increase resulted from two more days…
Daimler expands parts distribution network
PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America announced yesterday that it will be adding two new parts distribution centers to its network – one in Grimes, Iowa and one in Whitestown, Indiana. “Our customers drive the best product on the road…
Acela Truck Company Offers Extreme-Duty Trucks
The company resets Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTVs) from the U.S. Army to a near-zero-mile condition for use in oil and gas, mining, pipeline construction, and other commercial fleets.
House Bill Aims For Dedicated Revenue Source for Freight Infrastructure
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House on June 22 would create a Freight Transportation Infrastructure Trust Fund, funded through a national 1% “waybill fee” on the transportation cost of goods.
Commentary: Product Standards Coming to Heavy-Duty Market
Wouldn’t it be great if there were a consistent way for everyone across the supply chain to have the same information about heavy-duty truck parts?, asks Aftermarket Contributing Editor Denise Rondini in her Aftermarket Insight column.