Commentary: Behind the Scenes With a Non-OE Aftermarket Parts Maker
There is a debate about the difference between OEM and aftermarket replacement parts, with many people thinking aftermarket parts manufacturers can’t provide the quality, availability, and warranty as OEMs. At least one aftermarket parts manufacturer thinks that is changing. Commentary by Aftermarket Contributing Editor Denise Rondini.
Getting Ready for This Year’s Roadcheck
Cargo securement is a special focus of this year’s 72-hour inspection blitz. Do your drivers know how to avoid citations — and keep the cargo where it belongs?
Peterbilt 389 Wins $15K and Best of Show at Shell Rotella SuperRigs
Bill Rethwisch of Tomah, Wis., won this year’s Best of Show honors with his 2016 Peterbilt 389 at the 35th Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition.
Gorilla Safety App Supports Fleets Using AOBRDs
Gorilla Safety has announced that its mobile app now includes automatic onboard recording device integration to help fleets as they transition to meet the impending electronic logging device mandate.
Private Fleet Awards $1.8M to its Safest Drivers
Gemini Motor Transport, the fuel hauling fleet for Love’s Travel Stops, has awarded $1.8 million in bonuses to 78 of its safest drivers.
Customs closes key US-Mexico border bridge
An image of the damage sustained at the World Trade International Bridge border crossing. Credit: Omar S. Gonzalez.
US and Mexican authorities have closed down the largest US-Mexico truck crossing point after wind and rain Sunday severely da…
Noregon Launches Scalable Data Analytics Service
Noregon has announced the debut of its scalable Data Analytics service to help businesses turn raw data into usable information for improving operations.
Ford Replaces CEO Fields With Mobility Head Hackett
Ford has replaced CEO Mark Fields with Jim Hackett, who has led its mobility business unit for the past year. Ford views Hackett as a “transformational business leader” as it seeks to boost profit amid investor pressure.
International Opens Used Truck Center
International Truck announced the grand opening of the new flagship Used Truck Center in Melrose Park, Ill.
Commentary: Get Ready for Trucking’s Future
The only certain thing about the future is that some companies will figure out how to make money using emerging transportation technology. Will your fleet be one of them? Commentary by Senior Editor Jack Roberts.