Driver Faces Federal Charges After Fatal Pennsylvania Truck Accident
Unfortunately, some commercial truck accidents end fatally. That happened to be the case when 57- year-old Valerijs Belovs was hit by a semi-truck with faulty brakes.
NREL study concludes aggressive action on vehicle miles travelled, fuel economy and fuel carbon intensity will all be required to meet US GHG reduction goals
Contribution of each metric to the FCI Success and VMT-FE
Success scenarios. Credit: ACS, Melaina and Webster. Click to enlarge.
Aggressive near-term actions are necessary in three areas—vehicle miles traveled
(VMT), vehicle fuel economy (FE), an…
UPS driver has logged two million safe miles
United Parcel Service driver Guy Haynes has logged more than two million safe driving miles in a 42-year career with the company.
Labor Issues
Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program protect workers and limit them to four years of work, says the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council.
Passenger Count Continues to Climb at Reno Airport
Reno-Tahoe International Airport has reported an increase in passenger traffic for the ninth consecutive month.
Drivers Like New Turnpike Speed
Friday was the first time drivers on the Ohio Turnpike could drive at 70 miles an hour without worrying about getting a speeding ticket.
#MATS: Great Dane’s new flatbed model saves weight and eliminates corrosion
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After years of development and extensive field and lab testing, Great Dane Trailers launched its new MXP-120 all-aluminum flatbed at the Mid-America Trucking Show. [Full Story]
#MATS: Great Dane unveils new Composite Van spec for heavy payload hauls
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Great Dane has expanded the specs on its Composite dry freight van to address the needs of specialty hauls, such as those in the beverage industry and others with frequent heavy floor loads. [Full Story]
#MATS: Great Dane takes weight out of its Classic Truckload reefer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Great Dane has redesigned its Classic Truckload refrigerated trailer. [Full Story]
#MATS: New aerodynamic fairing and enhancements add significant boost to fuel efficiency for Mack’s Pinnacle tractors
LOUISVILLE, Ky — Mack Trucks, Inc. unveiled an assortment of product enhancements, including new, optimized roof and chassis fairings for the MACK Pinnacle models, additional fuel-efficient Econodyne ratings for its Mack MP engines and… [Full Story]