Truck Orders up Moderately in May
After four months of decline, North American Class 8 truck orders took a modest upturn in May. Order activity is not where many hoped it would be at this point in the recovery, but analysts say the industry is still relatively healthy.
Owner-Operator Trucks Still in Demand
When it comes to aerodynamic versus traditionally-styled sleeper tractors, owner-operator trucks are still commanding a premium in the used-truck market despite the importance of fuel economy, according toa blog post by the National Automobile Dealer…
In pursuit of better braking
It was an introduction to Canadian trucking that Mark Lee, Truck News columnist and a longtime professional driver imported from the United Kingdom, will never forget.
East Coast truckers vie for spot in nationals on home turf
MASSTOWN, N.S. — Professional drivers from the Atlantic provinces competed last weekend to earn a spot in the National Professional Truck Driving Championships, which this year will be hosted by their home association.
Slain trucker’s family seeks aid with bills
Relatives of a truck driver killed by a gas thief in early May are seeking the public’s help making ends meet.
Ontario truck safety improved in 2009; OTA says speed limiters helped
TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario road fatalities reached their lowest levels in the past 68 years, making the province the safest jurisdiction in North America, according to the Ontario Road Safety Annual Report (ORSAR).
FMCSA Extends Comment Period for SMS Preview
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is giving carriers more time to comment on the proposed changes to its Safety Measurement System.
FMCSA Extends Comment Period for SMS Preview
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is giving carriers more time to comment on the proposed changes to its Safety Measurement System.
DOT: Trucks Hauling Sand, Water for Fracking Not Exempt from HOS Rules
Truck drivers hauling water and sand to U.S. oil and natural gas shale drilling sites don’t qualify for a special oil-field service equipment exemption to extend their daily driving hours.
How Technology is Changing the Way Fleets Buy Parts
A decade ago, selling truck parts was mostly a face-to-face (or least voice-to-voice) business. Distributors used outside salespeople to call on fleets, independent repair shops or other service providers to build typical sales relationships.