MPG for Mediums

The medium-duty world is dominated by the rental and leasing sectors and the pickup and delivery sector, at least in terms of the Class 5-7 trucks using 17.5- and 19.5-inch tires. What they want dictates what the tire makers deliver.

Tennessee seeks truckers’ help against terrorists

Commercial truck drivers in Tennessee were targeted by state troopers and officials from Homeland Security last week in “Operation Safe Highways,” a program aimed at increased truck inspections and alerting truckers to terrorist dangers, according to a…

Spot Freight Index Sets Record in April

In April, the TransCore DAT North American Freight Index achieved the highest volume in a single month since the Index was established in 1996. On a year-over-year basis, volume increased 17% and rose 3.5% compared to March volume.

10 Ways to Cut 
Business Costs

Fuel. Equipment. Tires. Tolls. Costs keep rising, and rates aren’t keeping up. Instead of chasing after more loads and more revenue, you may be better off taking a careful look at the cost side of the equation.

Building Safer Trucks

A driver grabs an exit and heads into the curve of the ramp too fast. He steers hard to try to make the sharpening turn, but his trailer can’t follow. Its rear begins flipping and the motion quickly continues forward, pulling over the tractor.