Where to put all those CNG tanks?
One of the key factors limiting the use of compressed natural gas in trucks has been the question of range. A commercial vehicle body and trailer manufacturer based in Germany may have a solution — putting extra CNG tanks on the trailer.
May Used Class 8 Truck Sales Slide, Dealer Inventories Shrink
May showed a continued decline in the availability of low-mileage used heavy-duty trucks, according to analysts with Great American Group LLC.According to the American Truck Dealers and Used Truck associations, the average mileage for May was 560,00…
Fewer Truckers Getting Behind the Wheel
Transportation companies have said the jobs are tough to fill because fewer younger drivers want to deal with the sacrifices that come with the job.
Allison Buys Equity Stake in Odyne Systems
Allison Transmission has invested in a non-controlling equity stake in Odyne Systems LLC, which designed and developed a plug-in hybrid power system that interfaces with the Allison family of commercial vehicle transmissions.
CARB Extends Reporting Deadline for Greenhouse Gas Regulation
The California Air Resources Board has extended the reporting deadline to September 1, 2012, for its greenhouse gas tractor-trailer regulation so that small fleets can take advantage of flexibility options.
TCA to Host Second Weight Loss Showdown
Truckload Carriers Association will launch a second Showdown in the fall of 2012, and applications are now being accepted through July 31.
Owner-Operator Learns Keys to Fuel Efficiency — and Profitability
Here’s a tale that, if it were from any other industry, might inspire a feel-good feature film. It’s about a struggling rookie lease-operator who, as he is driving back to the terminal to hand back the keys, decides to try something different.
Iowa 80 Trucking Museum Celebrates 100th Birthday for Saurer and Mack Jr. Trucks
Iowa 80 Trucking Museum will host a 100th Birthday party for its 1912 Saurer and 1912 Mack Jr.
Ancra Canada appoints new sales manager for Atlantic, Central Canada
WOODSTOCK, Ont. — Ancra Canada has appointed George Bates as regional sales manager for Atlantic and Central Canada.
COMPETITION WATCH: Manitoulin Group acquires Expedite Plus
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Manitoulin Group of Companies has acquired Expedite Plus, a specialized service provider for the movement of highly time-critical shipments across the globe via air and ground. Manitoulin announced its partnership with…