Goodyear expanding Smart Fleet program, looking to further improve roll time
TORONTO, Ont. — Goodyear introduced its Smart Fleet program to the Canadian market last spring and is now looking to expand the program and continuously engage its members. The program is aimed at offering national account-type benefits to small fleets…
Climate change and alternative energy sources
I took my car into the dealership the other day because, well, they told me to! I found myself almost completely entombed in their reception area, which is sort of like a financial holding cell provided for the customer before they…
Confessions of an Underage, Unlicensed Truck Driver
American Trucking Associations executive Howard Abramson recently made a case in the New York Times for higher safety standards for trucks. It’s not hard to understand why: Large trucks were involved in at least 327,000 traffic accidents in 2013, killi…
ConMet Expands Aftermarket Sales Team
Consolidated Metco, Inc . has added three new members to its aftermarket field sales team : Scott Wilson, Debbi Howard, and Brent Burich.
Freightliner 122SD Gets Two Optional Allison Transmissions
Daimler Trucks North America has announced that the Freightliner 122SD severe-duty truck model can now be spec’d with Allison 4700 Rugged Duty Series and Oil Field Series automatic transmissions. According to the OEM, the combination of the 122SD with …
Steve Keppler Departing CVSA after 15 Years
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has announced that Stephen A. Keppler, its executive director since 2009, is leaving CVSA after 15 years to accept a position with the Intermodal Association of North America. Keppler’s last day with CVSA will be …
NEW HEALTHY FLEET CHALLENGE SET TO START ON SEPTEMBER 1
The details about the latest walking challenge and how to make a delicious and nutritious smoothie in less than two minutes.
For Wrightsville’s Lighty family, truck driving is a way of life
From left: Walt Lighty, Jr., his son, Walt Lighty III and grandson, Walt Lighty IV pose for a photo at A. Duie Pyle in Manchester Township, where all three are truck drivers. Walt Lighty Jr. has driven more than 3 million miles without an accident in h…
Economic Watch: Growth Accelerates in Second Quarter
The U.S. economy grew by leaps and bounds in the second quarter of the year compared to the first quarter, according to a new government estimate released Thursday, which should ease investors fears in the wake of a global stock market sell-off. The gr…
Calif. Public CNG Station Opens
TIMCO CNG has opened a public-access compressed natural gas fueling station in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles International Airport, announced Evergreen CNG Systems, which commissioned the facility. The new station is located at 11144 S. La Cieneg…