Hino Trucks Recognizes Data Inc. for On-Time Delivery
Dana Incorporated announced that it was recognized by Hino Motors Manufacturing, Inc. for 100% on-time delivery at the annual Hino supplier conference in July. and Asia.
Truckers in the crosshairs: Avoiding danger on the road
A lack of awareness or consideration for trucks on the part of passenger car drivers would surprise few truckers, but a spate of reports of gunfire recently directed toward heavy trucks is a reminder that there’s much more serious misbehavior out on America’s roadways. It’s just a sampling from the last several weeks, and news like this is, unfortunately, not hard to find and appears around the country.
What is your business worth?
One of the first questions a business owner has when considering selling his/her business is, “What is my business worth?” The reality is that determining the value of a business is anything but a simple question and there are many…
Road Choice expands its parts categories
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Now offering more than 40 parts categories in its product line, Road Choice Truck Parts has grown its portfolio to include more choice when it comes to wheels, filters, anti-freeze and coolants, hydraulic bottle jacks and jack…
Peterbilt graduates more than 200 technicians
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt has marked a milestone by graduating more than 200 service technicians through its Peterbilt Technician Institute. The truck maker has also added two new campuses to the original location in Dallas. They’re in Lisle, Ill. and…
Bendix extends customer support hours
ELYRIA, Ohio — Bendix is extending its customer service center hours by three hours. The new hours will be from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. EST, effective today. Customer service support is available in both French and English, the company…
July’s Class 8 orders worst since 2010
COLUMBUS, Ind. — July’s final Class 8 orders were disappointing, down 20% month-over-month and 58% year-over-year, ACT Research reports. A total of 10,358 units were ordered. Medium-duty orders totaled 15,364 units, up 1% from June and last July. “Outside of…
Kashmir fuel supply to be resumed from Tuesday
Jammu, Aug 22 : Petroleum refilling depots have resumed operations in Jammu after truckers called off an indefinite strike on Monday and supplies to the Kashmir Valley are likely to be restored on Tuesday. The Oil Tanker Owners Association was on strik…
FMCSA Proposes Younger Driver Pilot Program for Former Military
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing a pilot program allowing a limited number of drivers between the ages of 18 and 21 to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce if they received specified heavy-vehicle driver training while in military service and are sponsored by a participating motor carrier. The program is required by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act.
Trucker dies after crashing through guardrail in Birmingham
Authorities say a truck driver is dead after his tractor-trailer crashed through a guardrail on Interstate 65 and plunged down to a Birmingham city street below.