Study: Large Trucks at Greater Risk of Fire in High-Speed Crashes
Large trucks – semi-trucks in particular – are more likely to catch fire in higher speed vehicle crashes compared to light trucks and passenger vehicles, according to a recent study by the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center.
Fiancial planner offers advice
If Lakeland Mills decides not to rebuild its sawmill in the wake of last week’s disaster, the ripple effect will likely be felt throughout the city.
Hero trucker succumbs to wounds sustained in rescue attempt
A truck driver attempting to rescue a fellow trucker at the scene of a fiery truck crash recently succumbed to injuries he sustained in the March 13 incident on the Indiana Toll Road in Joseph County, IN.
Cops: Speeding trucker under the influence
State Police charged a tractor-trailer driver with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and speeding on Interstate 95 early Tuesday morning.
Cops: Speeding trucker under the influence
State Police charged a tractor-trailer driver with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and speeding on Interstate 95 early Tuesday morning.
Schneider to Replace One-Third of Tractor Fleet by Year-End
Schneider National plans to transform a substantial portion of its fleet by the end of 2012.
Tractor trailer truck wrecks on the rise
We’re seeing a rash of deadly wrecks on the roadways, many of them involving tractor trailers.
Balqon Corp. Introduces MX30 Class 8 Electric Tractor
Balqon Corp., a developer of electric drive system technologies for trucks, tractors and buses, introduced a new on-road Class 8 electric tractor, Model MX30, for short haul drayage and inner city applications.
India Truck Sales Expected to Slow
Commercial vehicle sales in India will slow down this year as weak economic activity and higher vehicle prices continue, reports the Times of India.
Cummins to Purchase SCR Doser Assets from Hilite International
Cummins Inc. will acquire the assets associated with the emissions control products of Germany’s Hilite International. Hilite’s selective catalytic reduction doser technology will become part of Cummins Emission Solutions,