Cleaner Diesels Unreliable, Expensive, Say Fleet Execs in TMC 'Report Card’
Some clean diesels of the 2000s have been disruptively unreliable and most are discouragingly expensive, but performance has improved as manufacturers try hard to fix them, said fleet executives at last week’s annual meeting of the Technology & M…
DOT Study Proves ROI on Tire Inflation and Pressure Monitoring Systems
By Jim Park, Equipment Editor A research project recently completed by the U.S. DOT proves that tire inflation systems and tire pressure monitoring systems can help reduce fuel consumption and improve tread life while lowering tire maintenance costs.
Why are there tolls on interstates?
The Federal Highway Administration recently named the third and final state in a pilot program on adding tolls to existing Interstate highways. But obviously there are already tolls on many Interstates. What gives?
The Great Secret
Everyone is always looking for a competitive advantage, one that will take them over the top. Well, your search can stop, at least for today. Spend your time looking into the Technology & Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations.
Introducing Tax Talk: An informational video series for O/Os and small fleets
TORONTO, Ont. — Trucknews.com has produced a six-part video series called Tax Talk, featuring tax and finance advice for owner/operators and small fleets from Scott Taylor, vice-president of Transport Financial Service and a 25-year trucking…
Safety groups challenge US HoS changes; FMCSA rep defends rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Self-described safety groups including Public Citizen, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety and the Truck Safety Coalition have announced they are suing the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration over its new…
Industry records best January for net trailer orders since 2006
COLUMBUS, Ind. — January marked the strongest first month of the year for net trailer orders since 2006, according to the latest data from ACT Research.
State plans to crack down on human trafficking
State officials and lawmakers vow to crack down on human trafficking in Ohio by devoting more law-enforcement resources to uncovering the criminal activity and enlisting the help of commercial truckers to report suspicious behaviors.
Pinch felt from gas prices not limited to the pump
ANDRE TEAGUE/BRISTOL HERALD COURIER – Felip Jones, a delivery truck driver from Dallas, Texas, fills up Thursday afternoon at the Glade Spring Petro truck stop.
Truckers hurt by rising fuel prices
When truck drivers pick up the nozzle and fill up, they are driving away spending hundreds of dollars.