Restarting Trucker Hours
Forget cutting the daily driving limit and shortening the workday, the most unpopular aspect of the proposed truck driver hours-of-service rule might be a provision that would force many truckers to take longer weekends.
FMCSA group to meet at truck show
The committee is developing suggestions for the agency to define safety violations by motor carrier management.
FEV to show off lean-burning CNG engine at SAE World Congress
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, MPG, Natural GasAdvanced powertrain developer FEV Inc. will show off its lean-burning, compressed natural gas-fueled engine concept at the 2011 SAE World Congress. The unusual mill has been modified to run on CNG and…
TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index sets new record for February load volumes
TORONTO, Ont. –Transcore’s Canadian Freight Index set another record for spot market truck freight volume in February with a month over month increase of 11 percent, despite the fact February is a short month. [Full Story]
The Wave Disk Engine: Cheap, Efficient, Clean, and Different
The basic design of the internal combustion engine has not changed much in the last 100-something years. I think its time for a change, and the disk wave engine could be the answer to a future free of combustion engines.
To power any combustion engine …
Delta first U.S. airline to offer check-in via Facebook
Delta Air Lines Inc . has enhanced its Facebook page to include online check-in within 24 hours of a scheduled departure, according to a Delta blog.
YRC’s Holland Unit to Hire 1,000 Drivers
YRC Worldwide’s Holland unit said Monday it plans to hire about 1,000 drivers this year.
Persson to Succeed Johansson as Volvo’s CEO
Olof Persson will become CEO of Volvo AB as of Sept. 1, the truck maker said.
Gasoline Price Rise Slows, Lundberg Survey Says
Gasoline’s national average price slowed its gain, rising 6.7 cents over the past two weeks to an average $3.573 a gallon, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of filling stations released Sunday.
Existing Home Sales Drop to 9-Year Low
Existing home sales fell 9.6% in February to the lowest level since 2002, the National Association of Realtors said Monday.