Ford introduces new 2017 Super Duty
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ford Commercial Vehicles’ Ford Super Duty chief engineer Craig Schmatz announced the new 2017 Super Duty during the Work Truck Show March 1 in Indianapolis, Ind. Schmatz said the next generation F-Series Super Duty chassis was the…
Cummins ‘redefines a classic’ with its new B-Series engine
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Cummins Inc. announced three new products at the Work Truck Show March 1, lead by the new 2017 B6.7 diesel engine, adding to the company’s longstanding line of B-Series engines. Cummins also unveiled the B6.7’s sister engine,…
Green Truck Summit focuses on transportation sector’s environmental impact
Alternative fuels and electric vehicles brought to the forefront
U.S. Roadside Inspections Saved 7,000 lives since 2001
Commercial vehicle roadside safety inspection and traffic enforcement programs have saved more than 7,000 lives since 2001, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. FMCSA’s latest roadside analys…
Trailer Wizards introduces new fleet of mobile service trucks
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Trailer Wizards announced the deployment of a new fleet of mobile service trucks today. The new trucks are to help to increase customer uptime by giving technicians access to the latest technology and bring the shop to customer,…
Michelin enters deal with Aperia to launch Auto Inflate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Michelin has entered a deal with Aperia Technologies to market its Halo Tire Inflator as Michelin Auto Inflate, powered by Halo. It’s a wheel-mounted tire pressure management system that maintains pressures without tapping into the truck or…
Distracted Truck Drivers Continue to Cause Accidents
Plenty of people check their phones during their work day. According to one study , people check their phones an average of 85 times per day, and this does not exclude time in the office.
Farmers Versus Truckers
On Saturday, 27 February, Greek farmers started turning their tractors around. Believe it or not, they began leaving! The siege of the Bulgarian border is over for now after a long month, marked by anger and turmoil.
Georgia Views
We strongly defend Second Amendment rights, but we are not convinced allowing handguns on college campuses is the right thing to do.
Hoffa applauds Sen. Boxer call to remove measure from FAA bill that would threaten trucker safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is a statement from Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa in response to a provision included in new Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization legislation that would curb states’ ability to provide higher wag…