EPA Inspector General: SmartWay Works Well But Needs Data Verification
By Oliver B. Patton, Washington Editor SmartWay, the voluntary truck fuel economy and sustainability program run by the Environmental Protection Agency, is working well but needs to ensure that carrier data remains valid, says the agency’s Inspector Ge…
Emmaus Borough Council Parks Truck Ordinance
Emmaus Borough Council voted 6-0 at Council’s Sept. 17 meeting to send a controversial “truck-parking” ordinance back to council’s Public Safety committee for some tweaking.
Hendrickson’s UltiMaax Suspension on Display at IAA
By Sven-Erik Lindstrand, HDT European Editor HANOVER, Germany – A version of Hendrickson’s UltiMaax severe-duty rubber suspension already is on the market in China and now is offered to European OEMs.
East Coast/Gulf Coast Port Strike Averted
A looming strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports has been averted for the time being.
Daimler touts benefits of powertrain integration
KASSEL, Germany — With 50% of a commercial truck’s value equation belonging to the powertrain, Daimler has emphasized its intent to push for further vertical integration in the North American market.
Daimler touts benefits of vertical integration
KASSEL, Germany — With 50% of a commercial truck’s value equation belonging to the powertrain, Daimler has emphasized its intent to push for further vertical integration in the North American market.
Aftermarket: Today’s Trucks Demand More from Filters
If you have customers who think a filter’s a filter, you’ve got an opportunity to educate them about why today’s high-tech engines need a correspondingly sophisticated filtration system.
Why Volvo Picked eBay To Launch A Campaign For Its Brand New Big Rig
On Wednesday, the innovative Swedish digital shop Forsman & Bodenfors announced the launch of a breakthrough new product site for the Volvo FH big rig on an unexpected social media site.
Don’t Ignore Your Brakes
There’s nothing like a smack up side the head with a two-by-four to get your attention. That’s what the Federal Motor Carrier Administration is doing to fleet maintenance with its Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.
Russian Truckers Get Together and this Time, it Gets Really Ugly [NSFW]
Earlier today, we shared a dash-cam video of two truck drivers in Russia ganging up on a passenger car that had attempted to overtake them.