US bill would hike federal diesel taxes 6.3 cents/gallon
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a plan that could cost Canadian cross-border trucking companies, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) is lobbying to swap a 12% federal excise tax on large trucks with a “modest” increase in diesel fuel…
Isuzu Expands Warranties for Gold Star Used Trucks
Isuzu’s Gold Star pre-owned trucks are getting expanded optional powertrain warranties, to as long as 24 months/50,000 miles on qualified vehicles.
Safest Nova Scotia fleets recognized
DARTMOUTH, N.S. — The Nova Scotia Trucking Safety Association (NSTSA) recently handed out its annual Safety Excellence Awards.
Class 8 orders soften in March: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Class 8 truck orders came in under expectations in March, according to preliminary results from ACT Research.
ACT Research: Class 8 Preliminary Net Orders Soft in March
The final numbers for March net orders, which will be released mid-April, will approach 20,000 units for heavy-duty Class 8 trucks and 13,500 for medium-duty Classes 5-7 vehicles, reports ACT Research.
$62 Million Allocated for Repairs to Damaged U.S. Roads and Bridges
The U.S. Department of Transportation will pay nearly $62 million for seven states to help cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by natural disasters and catastrophic events.
Cheap insurance, really cheap insurance
A set of visual brake stroke indicators costs no more than a few bucks per wheel-end, and can save hundreds by preventing just one out-of-service situation. So why aren’t more fleets and owner-operators using them?
$62 Million Allocated for Repairs to Damaged U.S. Roads and Bridges
The U.S. Department of Transportation will pay nearly $62 million for seven states to help cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by natural disasters and catastrophic events.
18-Wheelers Feeling Pain at the Pump
While you may think you’re paying a lot at the pump, it costs truckers almost ten times what the average driver pays.
Shoving trucker, scuffle over bar bill: Weekly Valley police, fire blotter
Unwelcome guest: At 8:03 a.m., a business owner in the 14600 block of 468 Avenue Southeast found evidence that a truck driver had parked his vehicle, uninvited, on the business lot.