ATA Pushes for FMCSA Response on Crash Accountability
The American Trucking Associations continues to prod the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to change its approach to measuring crash accountability in its CSA safety enforcement program. Yesterday, the association challenged the agency to r…
Four CT Tractor-Trailer Accidents Occur Within Hours of Each Other
A Tractor trailer accidents in CT can result from many different circumstances. One such cause, which is somewhat unusual, is when a truck accident occurs because the tractor trailer gets stuck between an overpass or bridge and is wedged in and unable …
Diesel, Gasoline Prices Continue Downward Trend; Oil Ends Higher
Diesel and gasoline prices continued to fall this week, with both fuels dropping about 30 cents since April, according to the Energy Information Administration’s weekly fuel update. Oil prices, which have fallen sharply in the past few months, ended …
Truckers won’t have to travel with vehicle on Grand Manan ferry: Report
GRAND MANAN, N.B. — Truckers appear to have won a dispute with the operator of the Grand Manan ferry, which had reportedly implemented a new policy requiring commercial truckers to travel with their truck while on-board the vessel.
Roadcheck begins today
TORONTO, Ont. — Commercial vehicle inspectors will be out in full force throughout North America starting today and running through June 7.
Natural Gas Pump Prices Won’t Rise Much, Clean Energy Exec Says
Prices paid at the pump for natural gas by truck operators won’t rise much even if gas’s basic price doubles, said an executive with Clean Energy, a company now setting up retail NG filling stations and selling the fuel.
ATA calls on feds to fix CSA flaw
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) says it wants to see a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) study that examines the reliability of police reports in determining crash accountability.
New truck orders remain soft through May: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Commercial vehicle net orders remained soft in May, as truck fleets continue to show a reluctance to take on sizeable loans, according to the latest analysis from ACT Research.
Trucknews.com marks blogging milestone
TORONTO, Ont. — The Industry Blogs section of Trucknews.com hit a milestone last week, with the posting of its 2,000th reader comment.
Branching Out Into New Markets
The heavy-duty aftermarket’s been a busy place the past year as customers played catch-up on purchasing and maintenance after delaying both during the recession. That growth is slowing, however, which may make it a perfect time to consider branching …