Watchdog: FAA improves for-hire aircraft oversight
A government watchdog says the Federal Aviation Administration has significantly improved its safety oversight of for-hire aircraft companies but hasn’t followed through on recommendations regarding air tours and illegal operators.
Cummins to offer 24/7 customer service support
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Cummins will be offering 24/7 customer assistance through its Cummins Care program starting in July. [Full Story]
National biodiesel mandate needs rethinking: CTA
OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says the Government of Canada needs to rethink its approach to a national biodiesel mandate set to kick in July 1 and introduce measures to protect consumers of biodiesel from higher fuel… [Full St…
Germany’s ‘Fritzl’ jailed after admitting 162 abuse charges
A German court has convicted a truck driver who fathered eight children with his stepdaughter of 162 counts of sexual abuse and sentenced him to 14-and-a-half years in prison.
Association of Independent Oil Distributors to handle Universal Lubricants line of recycled oils
Universal Lubricants and the Association of Independent Oil Distributors (AIOD) have created a strategic supply and distribution relationship that will enable the association’s members to sell the Universal’s ECO ULTRA motor oil—made with up to 8…
Navistar unveils MaxxForce 15
The company showcased its long-awaited EGR 15-liter diesel engine for severe duty vocational applications.
Concrete mixers
Navistar announced a strategic partnership with Indiana Phoenix to produce a new, front-discharge Continental Mixer truck this fall.
Eat cereal to prevent high blood pressure
Start each day with a bowl of whole-grain variety cereal. Research presented by the American Heart Association said that cereals made from whole grains could trim up to 20% off your risk of developing hypertension, or high blood pressure.
Try eating whole-grain cereals like Cheerios, shredded wheat and bran, versus cereals like Rice Krispies, Special K […]
Professional-Grade Green? 2012 Dodge Ram Cargo
I assure you, the new 2012 Ram Cargo minivan is green-car news – but (either because nobody’s noticed or because Chrysler’s pr-team was too busy dropping F-bombs to effectively push that angle) it’s not being presented as green car news. Before we…
Professional-Grade Green? 2012 Dodge Ram Cargo
I assure you, the new 2012 Ram Cargo minivan is green-car news – but (either because nobody’s noticed or because Chrysler’s pr-team was too busy dropping F-bombs to effectively push that angle) it’s not being presented as green car news. Before we…