Natural Gas: Buzz builds for Cummins ISX12 G
Natural gas truckers are giddy with excitement about the potential of what the soon-to-be-released Cummins ISX12 G can do for their businesses.
85 mph Texas toll road opens Wednesday
Two new sections of State Highway 130 will open Wednesday morning, and with a posted speed limit of 85 mph.
Aluminum Dump Body
The new DuraClass Alumax heavy-duty aluminum dump body is said to offer high strength despite weighing, typically, up to 50% less than traditional steel.
Trailer orders strong in September: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Net orders for new trailers jumped 11% month-over-month in September, according to the latest State of the Industry: US Trailers report, published by ACT Research.
Nominations Open for HDT Truck Fleet Innovators
Heavy Duty Trucking editors are now accepting nominations for 2013 HDT Truck Fleet Innovators.
COMPETITION WATCH: Bison wins Chamber of Commerce award
WINNIPEG, Man. — Bison Transport has received an award as Outstanding Large Business from the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce.
Peterbilt Names Parts and Service Dealer of the Year
Peterbilt named Allstate Peterbilt of Fargo as its 2011 North American Parts and Service Dealer of the Year.
NATURAL GAS: A cautionary tale about oil intrusion
HOUSTON, Texas — A recommendation to drain the low-pressure fuel filter on natural gas engines each day, if ignored, can prove to be a costly mistake.
NATURAL GAS: Driver concerns about safety put to rest
HOUSTON, Texas — When Saddle Creek Transportation brought together drivers to introduce them to the company’s new fleet of natural gas trucks, director of transportation John Erwin stood at the back of the room where he could hear the…
OOIDA releases dates for 40th anniversary celebration
18-19, 2013 to celebrate its 40th anniversary at the Kansas Speedway. “We wanted to get the word out as soon as possible so that the trucking community can save the date,” he said.