BCTA wary AirCare program phase-out will shift emissions focus to trucking
LANGLEY, B.C. — The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) says the Ministry of Environment’s decision to end its AirCare program for passenger cars and light trucks in the Lower Mainland shouldn’t cause heavy-duty trucks to…
Fontaine Modification Makes Engineering Personnel Changes
Fontaine Modification, provider of custom truck modification services, has made several personnel changes.
Toledo Spring Marks 80 Years
Toledo Spring of Toledo, Ohio, is celebrating 80 years in business. Founded in 1932 by Gunnard Rubini, Toledo Spring is a third generation, family-owned business.
‘Teardrop’ trailers save 2%-5% for British beverage distributor, but shape’s not new
Streamlined “teardrop” trailers are saving enough fuel money for Tradeteam, a British beverage distributor, that it’s buying a second set of them.
Alcoa Wheels Cradle-to-Cradle Certified at Silver Level
Alcoa Wheel & Transportation Products announced that its global line of wheel products are now Cradle to Cradle Certified at the Silver level, resulting from material choices and production processes that are environmentally safe and healthy and …
PeopleNet Announces Executive Promotions
Mark Botticelli has joined PeopleNet as executive vice president and head of technology, and several company veterans have been promoted to executive-level positions.
MPG for Mediums
The medium-duty world is dominated by the rental and leasing sectors and the pickup and delivery sector, at least in terms of the Class 5-7 trucks using 17.5- and 19.5-inch tires. What they want dictates what the tire makers deliver.
New stops give truckers rest, and more
Trucker Tony Sloan, of Ringold, Ga., who is accompanied by his retired wife on cross-country journeys, understands the value of rest areas.
Kenworth delivers first K370 cabover to Coca-Cola
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Coca-Cola Refreshments today took deliver of the first Kenworth K370 cabover.
Congress Probes Maritime Agency for Alleged Intimidation, Covert…
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is investigating whether the Federal Maritime Commission politicized its mission and in the process intimidated staff workers, violated the privacy of some employees, and misused taxpayer funds.