TCP Survey: Carriers Willing to Support Younger Drivers
Results from Transport Capital Partners’ Fourth Quarter 2012 Business Expectations found that over 80% of carriers surveyed are willing to support allowing younger, properly trained drivers to enter the driving pool.With an increase in driver turnov…
Balqon Gets Electric Truck Grant for Port Drayage Applications
Balqon Corp., a developer of electric vehicles, drive systems and lithium battery storage devices, announced $925,000 in funds earmarked for Balqon Corp. by the Department of Energy to develop three on-road electric trucks, Model MX-30 for use at th…
Tenn. 2-year-old found after Amber Alert
A 2-year-old missing from Middle Tennessee has been found safe after the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued an Amber Alert for him.
Illinois Cell Phone Ban for Truckers Now in Effect
Three important pieces of legislation supported by the Illinois Department of Transportation aimed at reducing cell phone use while driving and clearing lanes of traffic immediately following crashes are now in effect as of Jan. 1.
NHTSA Proposes New Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
As required by the bipartisan Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing that hybrid and electric vehicles meet minimum sound standards in order to h…
CSA Changes Mean More Attention to Maintenance Items Than Ever
The latest revision to the way the federal government assesses fleet safety and compliance will mean the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC just got more important than ever.
Canada increases, harmonizes low-value shipment threshold with US
OTTAWA, Ont. — Canada and the US have increased and harmonized the value thresholds for expedited customs clearance to CDN$2,500 and US$2,500, respectively, according to an announcement from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and US…
Polar rebrands pair of businesses under Rockwell American umbrella
AZLE, Texas — Polar Corporation has rebranded a pair of its businesses. Quality Trailer Products and Century Wheel and Rim operations will now operate under the Rockwell American brand. The change culminates a yearlong initiative to unify the…
The Business Case for Synthetic Lubes
For years, some fleets have turned to synthetic engine oils for easier starts in cold-weather climates and to help them extend oil drain intervals. But if that’s the only selling point you’re using for synthetic lubes, it may be time for some consum…
TMC’s Far Horizon Future Truck Survey Under Way
The Technology & Maintenance Council’s Future Truck Committee is updating its Far Horizons Position Paper, which explores equipment user needs for 10 years and beyond.