Mass. Auto Dealers Association and Right to Repair Reach Compromise
The Massachusetts State Automobile Dealers Association and the Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition announced an agreement on compromise “right to repair” legislation that, if passed, would avoid the November ballot question fight.
Mack’s Super Econodyne Saves Fuel With Low RPMs
By Tom Berg, Senior Editor Mack Trucks has shown off its new Super Econodyne low-rpm powertrain that promises significant fuel economy improvements over existing truck engines.
FTR Cuts Class 8 Forecast
FTR Associates this week released a reduced Class 8 production forecast beginning in the second half of 2012.
Tolls to Be Part of Two Major Bridge Projects
The Federal Highway Administration yesterday announced decisions that allow two major bridge projects to move forward, one on I-95 between Pennsylvania and New Jersey, the other on I-65 between Kentucky and Indiana — and both projects involved tolls.
Argentina deploys military police in fuel strike
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YRC Worldwide unit Holland plans to hire 450 truck drivers
YRC Worldwide Inc.’s Holland unit plans to hire 450 over-the-road and local city drivers in Midwest markets, including the Milwaukee area.
Truckers/brake inspection site Beaverly
A probe into the location and safety aspects of a Highway 16 brake inspection site in Beaverly continues, with no solution around the corner.
ATA urges FMCSA’s commitment to CSA program
ARLINGTON, Va. — In a white paper released today, American Trucking Associations urged the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to remain committed to the goal of its Compliance, Safety, Accountability program – to reduce…
Utility Trailer announces design changes to side skirt
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Utility Trailer has made new manufacturing enhancements to its USS-120A advanced aerodynamic side skirt.
FTR slashes Class 8 production forecast
NASHVILLE, Ind. — FTR Associates has significantly reduced its Class 8 production forecast beginning in the second half of 2012. The new forecast, found in the June issue of The Truck and Trailer Outlook Report, shows growth of only 3.4%…