Nominations Open for HDT Truck Fleet Innovators
Heavy Duty Trucking editors are now accepting nominations for 2013 HDT Truck Fleet Innovators.
COMPETITION WATCH: Bison wins Chamber of Commerce award
WINNIPEG, Man. — Bison Transport has received an award as Outstanding Large Business from the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce.
Peterbilt Names Parts and Service Dealer of the Year
Peterbilt named Allstate Peterbilt of Fargo as its 2011 North American Parts and Service Dealer of the Year.
NATURAL GAS: A cautionary tale about oil intrusion
HOUSTON, Texas — A recommendation to drain the low-pressure fuel filter on natural gas engines each day, if ignored, can prove to be a costly mistake.
NATURAL GAS: Driver concerns about safety put to rest
HOUSTON, Texas — When Saddle Creek Transportation brought together drivers to introduce them to the company’s new fleet of natural gas trucks, director of transportation John Erwin stood at the back of the room where he could hear the…
OOIDA releases dates for 40th anniversary celebration
18-19, 2013 to celebrate its 40th anniversary at the Kansas Speedway. “We wanted to get the word out as soon as possible so that the trucking community can save the date,” he said.
Rush Reports Lower Net Income, Continues Expansion
Mega-dealer Rush Enterprises reported net income for the third quarter that was down compared to a year ago, with lower Class 8 sales, higher medium-duty sales, and strong parts and service operations. The company also announced continued geographic…
NATURAL GAS: Buzz builds for Cummins ISX12 G
HOUSTON, Texas — Natural gas truckers are giddy with excitement about the potential of what the soon-to-be-released Cummins ISX12 G can do for their businesses.
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.4% in September
The American Trucking Associations’ For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.4% in September after falling 0.9% in August.
Class 8 Demand Continued to Soften in September
Class 8 new and net orders continued to soften in September, as the perceived threat of bad economic news impacts potential truck buyers, according to ACT Research Co.