Rising gas prices hit truckers hard in the wallet
As gas prices continue to rise, the pain is getting worse at the pump, especially for truckers.
Connecting Trucks, Improving Safety
Guest blogger RITA Administrator Peter Appel wants truckers to take the ‘Connected Vehicle Technology Challenge’ and help develop systems to share data on the highways and prevent accidents.
Mitsubishi Motors develops new interior surface material of PET fiber and cotton combination
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has developed a new interior surface material, combining PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) and cotton fibers as a new addition to the Green Plastic lineup, MMC’s original plant-based material technology. It will…
Teijin reduces cycle time for carbon fiber cabin frame to less than one minute
Teijin Limited has achieved a significant reduction in the cycle time required for molding carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) automobile cabin frame, bringing it to less than one minute. The breakthrough overcomes one of the biggest challenges in t…
Southwest’s prices rise with fuel costs
Rising fuel prices have forced Albany International Airport’s largest carrier, Southwest Airlines , to raise ticket prices, but the airline is also focusing on efficiency measures to lower its fuel consumption, CEO and Board Chairman Gary Kelly said.
Hino Trucks introduces new Class 4, 5 diesel and diesel hybrid electric trucks for North American market
The new Hino COE diesel and diesel hybrid for the North American market. Click to enlarge.
Hino Trucks is introducing new Class 4 and Class 5 cab over engine (COE) diesel and diesel electric hybrid models specifically designed for the North Americ…
Truckers Coping With $4 Diesel
We’re all feeling some of the pain at the pump as gas prices, on average, creep towards $3.70 for a gallon of regular unleaded.
Navistar expands NG offerings, introduces 4×4 TerraStar at Work Truck Show
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Navistar International introduced a 4×4 TerraStar and a showcased a full range of alternative fuel vehicles at this week’s Work Truck Show. [Full Story]
Corning Watch: Corning’s $10B sales prediction by 2014 exudes confidence
Corning Watch: Corning’s $10B sales prediction by 2014 exudes confidence Twin Tiers’ largest employer would jump up the Fortune 500 list Comments Yum Brands did it and had enough left over to buy the naming rights for a snazzy new basketball arena, the…
Truck Rips Out Bridgeport Fire Hydrant, Prompts Water Main Breaks
A trucker ran over a fire hydrant in the Bridgeport neighborhood on Tuesday, leading to several water main breaks, with water flowing into several streets and flooding some nearby basements.