Older Sprinter Vans Recalled for Brake Warning Light
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 17,501 2003- to 2006-model year Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans to address an instrument cluster issue, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. In these vehicles, the inst…
Optronics unveils new LED lights
TULSA, Okla. — Optronics revealed several new 4-inch round and 6 inch oval LED stop, tail and turn lights today. According to the company, the lamps employ a newly engineered method of light delivery that looks and works unlike anything…
Provinces harmonize rules for LCVs
TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have harmonized their requirements for long combination vehicles (LCVs). Harmonizing these rules will now allow carriers to transport goods more easily and efficiently across the four provinces while reducing emissions…
AMTA encourages Class 3 drivers traveling to US to have valid medical certificate
EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is advising drivers of Class 1-3 vehicles to be vigilant when it comes to maintaining a valid medical examiner’s certificate. The AMTA said all commercial drivers of vehicles in interstate commerce…
Economic Watch: Manufacturing, Construction Post Impressive Gains
In another sign the U.S. economy is gathering more steam, two reports released Thursday morning showed a strong rebound in the nation’s manufacturing sector while another indicated construction remains strong following earlier positive indicators. The survey of purchasing managers by the Institute for Supply Management showed economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in November, and the overall economy grew for the 90th consecutive month, according to the industry group’s Purchasing Managers’ Index.
Keeping up with the pace of change
As trucks become more complex, finding and developing technicians to work on them becomes more challenging
FMCSA Seeks Comment on Alternate Certification for VA Physicians
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comment on a proposed amendment to the FMCSR that would establish an alternative certification process for Department of Veteran’s Affairs physicians. FCMSA wants to establish an alternate process for qualified physicians employed in the VA to be listed on the agency’s National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.
Petro-Canada unveils “tougher” new engine oils
Oil supplier touts opportunity to save fuel, extend drain intervals
The Driver Shortage: Myth or reality?
During the shipper-carrier roundtable at this year’s Surface Transportation Summit, carriers were asked if they think the driver shortage is real or not.
CNG Supplier Hopes to Spur Adoption in Southeast
Since opening this CNG fueling station in Anderson, S.C., last year, Piedmont has reduced the price of its fuel to $1.37 per GGE. Photo courtesy of Piedmont Natural Gas Fuel supplier Piedmont Natural Gas hopes to expand compressed natural gas adoption …