NTSB releases documents in 2009 train derailment
Federal officials have released hundreds of documents, photographs and audio recordings of a deadly 2009 freight train derailment and explosion in northern Illinois.
Cat unveils much anticipated vocational truck
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Caterpillar has taken the wraps off a stunning new vocational truck that will be suitable for a full range of vocations. [Full Story]
Motorists driven off the road
THE simple fact is that we are seeing less traffic on the road. There are still occasions where there is major congestion and roads gets jammed from closures.
X Prize, Electrathon teams to compete in Green Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International
Automotive X Prize teams from New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Indiana will compete at the 7th Annual Green Grand Prix Friday, April 15, at Watkins Glen International. Two of the vehicles are educational entries from Cornell University and West Phi…
City Council Election: a race for firstCastellano and Kurta to fight it out for 1st Ward seat
Part 1 of a continuing series Thousands of visitors and residents of Hoboken visit the 1st Ward each day, as it’s home to the New Jersey Transit terminal, many bars and restaurants, City Hall, Pier A Park, and the famous Carlo’s Bakery.
Kuwait Petroleum, Sinopec in $9B refinery joint venture in China
The Chinese government recently granted final approval for a joint venture project between Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) and China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), one of the world’s largest refiners, to build a world-class refi…
Op-Ed: Can America Build A $5,000 Car?
Tata is currently selling the world’s cheapest car, the Nano. Tata wants to bring the car to America, where they say it will sell for between $7,000 and $8,000. So could Detroit build a $5,000 car, and profit from it?
I don’t see why not. Yes, ther…
Truck Statistics
What is the Truck Stats page? A Need to know how the truck sales market is doing? Don’t subscribe to one of the expensive reporting services? Our Truck Stats section is where to turn for sales figures and more.
Hyundai Heavy to ship packaged power stations to Japan
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. will provide four packaged power stations for areas affected by the earthquake and the tsunami in Japan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade announced Sunday.
Truckers Opposed To Rule Changes
Proposed new rules to limit the hours truck drivers can work and mandate when they have to get out of the rig for a rest are roundly opposed by the industry and local trucking companies both big and small.