Customers Wouldn’t Pay Extra for Any Non-Compliance Penalties Imposed on Navistar, Hebe Says
Customers would not see an upcharge if Navistar International has to pay government penalties for producing engines whose emissions exceed the absolute federal limit for nitrogen oxide (NOx), said Jim Hebe, senior vice president of North American sales.
YRC becomes YRC Freight
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. –YRC Inc., a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc., today launched its new brand – YRC Freight. [Full Story]
Goodyear introduces Dunlop steer tire
AKRON, Ohio — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has expanded its portfolio of Dunlop brand truck tires with the new Dunlop SP348, an all-position steer tire for regional fleet, school bus and pickup and delivery applications. [Full Story]
House highway bill will improve safety, infrastructure: ATA
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is praising a surface transportation bill crafted by the US House of Representatives, “that will not only make needed improvements to our nation’s highway system, but will also make… [Full St…
House Highway Bill Would Allow Heavier Trucks
The House of Representatives yesterday unveiled its version of a new highway program that would spend $260 billion over five years. The bill trims the Department of Transportation by consolidating or eliminating programs, gives states a greater say i…
November Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico up 12.7% Year-over-year
Trade using surface transportation between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico was 12.7% higher in November 2011 than in November 2010, totaling $76.7 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Are You Planning For Succession?
Last year, Midwest Wheel celebrated its 100th anniversary under a fourth-generation owner. Betts Spring is in its sixth generation and just promoted a sixth-generation Betts family member to vice president. But many more small businesses perish
Are You Planning For Succession?
Last year, Midwest Wheel celebrated its 100th anniversary under a fourth-generation owner. Betts Spring is in its sixth generation and just promoted a sixth-generation Betts family member to vice president. But many more small businesses perish
Truckers Mobilize Against Child Trafficking
A non-profit group called Truckers Against Trafficking is mobilizing drivers and educating them about the telltale signs of human trafficking.
Odyne Systems Delivers Seven Hybrid System Work Trucks Throughout Wisconsin
Hybrid system maker Odyne Systems LLC has delivered seven trucks featuring the Odyne advanced plug-in hybrid propulsion system to utilities and municipalities in Wisconsin.