Used truck prices rise in January as volumes slip
COLUMBUS, IN – Used Class 8 truck prices in the US market rose in January, according to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research.
The trucking industry’s musculoskeleton in the closet
TORONTO, Ont. — In many jurisdictions across Canada, workers’ compensation premiums have continued to climb in recent years even as trucking’s on-road safety record has improved. The rise in premiums – sometimes in the double…
Safety Groups Go to Court Over New HOS Rule
The federal rule for truck driver hours of service still fails to make needed improvements regarding tired truckers
Local group trying to raise awareness of sex trafficking
Christi Wigle, president of the Community Coalition against Human Trafficking, leads the discussion during a “Salt & Light” luncheon Thursday at Messiah Lutheran Church.
DOT Study Proves ROI on Tire Inflation and Pressure Monitoring Systems
A research project recently completed by the U.S. DOT proves that tire inflation systems and tire pressure monitoring systems can help reduce fuel consumption and improve tread life while lowering tire maintenance costs.
Allison launches new distributor certification program
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Allison Transmission has launched a new national service certification program in the US and Canada, to ensure customers receive quality maintenance and repairs.
Cleaner Diesels Unreliable, Expensive, Say Fleet Execs in TMC 'Report Card’
Some clean diesels of the 2000s have been disruptively unreliable and most are discouragingly expensive, but performance has improved as manufacturers try hard to fix them, said fleet executives at last week’s annual meeting of the Technology & M…
DOT Study Proves ROI on Tire Inflation and Pressure Monitoring Systems
By Jim Park, Equipment Editor A research project recently completed by the U.S. DOT proves that tire inflation systems and tire pressure monitoring systems can help reduce fuel consumption and improve tread life while lowering tire maintenance costs.
Why are there tolls on interstates?
The Federal Highway Administration recently named the third and final state in a pilot program on adding tolls to existing Interstate highways. But obviously there are already tolls on many Interstates. What gives?
The Great Secret
Everyone is always looking for a competitive advantage, one that will take them over the top. Well, your search can stop, at least for today. Spend your time looking into the Technology & Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations.