US truck regulators drop rulemaking, put CSA in limbo
Trucking companies have been adamant in their opposition to the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.
The future of the Compliance, Safety, Accountability or CSA program, the Obama-era initiative that aimed to transform how US truck sa…
New Ohio Bill Puts $8 Million Into Training Truck Drivers
The trucking industry says there’s been a driver shortage for two decades – and that there could be 175,000 unfilled trucker jobs in the next seven years. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports a bipartisan group of lawmakers have proposed a package of bills that seeks to put the brakes on that.
Bestpass offers program for leased trucks, eyes Canadian expansion
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bestpass is coming out with a toll management service for leased vehicles. Its leased equipment toll solution (LETS) allows leasing companies to seamlessly rebill the lessee and transfer transponders from lease provider to customer accounts and back. The…
Rand McNally introduces TND 740 truck GPS
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rand McNally has announced the launch of a new TND 740 truck-specific GPS, which it says is faster and more powerful than the unit it replaces. The system was designed to save drivers time. It attaches to…
Luber-finer introduces new air filter
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — Luber-finer recently introduced its high-efficiency MXM Nano Tech Air Filters. According to Luber-finer, the new filters deliver an overall efficiency of 99.99% by utilizing nano technology to keep airborne contaminants at the surface of the filter…
Pirelli unveils new product lines
ROME, Ga. — Pirelli unveiled its new tire line at MATS this week. The company said the new tire solutions are ready to launch in Canada and the US. “We are excited to announce at MATS that we have the start…
Mack gains ground, sees room for further growth
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mack Trucks achieved a 1% market share gain in 2016, and the company sees an opportunity to add to that this year. John Walsh, vice-president of global marketing and brand management with Mack, told press at the…
Federal budget pledges improvements to trade and transportation
OTTAWA, Ont. — Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government unveiled its 2017 federal budget yesterday where it outlined its plan to establish what it calls a trade and transportation corridors initiative. According to the 280-page document, the initiative will include, among other…
Velociti acquires Rolling Strong
RIVERSIDE, Mo. — Velociti Inc. announced today that it has acquired Rolling Strong. Thanks to the acquisition, Velociti is rolling out a comprehensive new program that will benefit the health and wellness of drivers and their employers through meal, sleep…
Daimler Trucks North America Names New President and CEO
Roger Nielsen has been named president and chief executive officer of Daimler Trucks North America and its affiliated companies, Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, and Freightliner Customer Chassis Corporation. The appointment is effective…