Trailer order backlog eases, production to remain strong …
February trailer orders dropped 26 percent month-over-month to 20,600 units, according to industry analysts FTR Associates. Backlogs for orders eased for the first time in six months, according to the latest FTR report.
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FBI Arrests Six In ‘Pirate Towing’ Kickback Probe
But arrests of city police officers in this alleged scam — and possibly other cops involved in similar misconduct — are expected in the coming months, according to sources familiar with the investigation. In exchange for the kickback payments, the ai…
David Bradley discusses border pre-clearance on Trucker Radio News & Talk
This week’s Trucker Radio News & Talk features Canadian Trucking Alliance chief David Bradley discussing the implications of a new border pre-clearance agreement between the US and Canada. It’s an idea whose time has come, Bradley says, noting CTA has…
March 23, 2015: U.S. refiners buy up last-mile logistics; Ohio…
Home > Fleet Management > March 23, 2015: U.S. refiners buy up last-mile logistics; Ohio truckers pan faster speeds; packing peanuts may hold key to better batteries. March 23, 2015: U.S. refiners buy up last-mile logistics; Ohio truckers pan fas…
Thinking outside the box
Bolt-on devices have improved trailer aerodynamics. But is it time for some more radical thinking, including the reshaping of the box itself?
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Mack extends service intervals
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack has extended service intervals for engine oil and diesel particulate filters (DPFs). The extended intervals cover model year 2011 and newer Mack trucks with MP7, MP8 and MP10 Mack engines and can potentially save owners thousands…
Mack Extends Service Intervals
Mack Trucks announced it extended service intervals for diesel particulate filters and diesel engine oil and filter changes on all model year 2011 and newer Mack diesel engines.