Survey finds customers concerned about DEF’s impact on fuel economy
DALLAS, Texas — Many truck operators still have concerns about the impact diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) has on fuel economy, according to an industry survey conducted by PEAK Commercial and Industrial in August.
Alliance Truck Parts launches #BumperStumper social media game
PORTLAND, Ore. — Think you know truck bumpers? Alliance Truck Parts has announced a social media contest, starting today, that’ll reward those who can identify trucks based on photos of only the bumper.
‘Business as usual’ in Canada, following Qualcomm sale of Omnitracs
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — It’s business as usual for Shaw Tracking customers, following the sale by Qualcomm of its Omnitracs subsidiary.
Costa Rican truckers block Costa Rica-Panama border
August 26th, 2013 Costa Rican trucker drivers continued to block the Paso Canoas border with Panama on Sunday.
Truck driver officially the deadliest occupation in Oklahoma
Driving a heavy truck or a tractor-trailer rig is the deadliest occupation in Oklahoma according to new figures released b the Oklahoma Department of Labor.
Move over CB radio: Truck apps help to haul load
STRASBURG, VA.: If you’re old enough to remember 1970s trucker films such as Smokey and the Bandit, Convoy and White Line Fever, you may think of truck drivers as free-spirited people tethered to the world by nothing more than citizens band airwaves.
Hino launches expanded protection plan on 2014 vehicles
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Hino Motors Canada has announced the introduction of a new protection plan, available on 2014 model year vehicles at no additional charge.
Truck driver training could help soldiers prepare for after-service career
Last week, 10 soldiers climbed into the cabs of 18-wheelers at the Fort Bragg Fairgrounds and took their first steps toward post-military careers.
Pilot woos drivers at Dallas truck show
Texas residents Jared Nolen, 9, and his mother, Patty Nolen, look at a stock car sponsored by Pilot Flying J during the Great American Truck Show in Dallas on August 23, 2013.
Weld livestock industry battling new trucking regulation
Many among Weld County’s massive livestock industries hope the temporary delay of a new trucking regulation becomes permanent.