2019 Fleet Innovators: Trucking’s Best and Brightest Leaders
The seven 2019 Truck Fleet Innovators are forward-thinkers who lead by example, overcoming challenges and leveraging opportunities. They are recognized for accomplishments in areas ranging from being on the cutting edge of vehicle design to switching u…
Truck Platooning Pilot in Germany Deemed Runaway Success
A platooning project conducted in Germany has demonstrated that the electronically linked system is “safe, technically reliable, and easily applicable in the routine of a logistics company,” according to the project’s partners.
Trucker shot, wounded in Birmingham, Alabama
Attempted robbery
St. Christopher Fund extends High $5 fundraiser
Now through end of May
A short trade cycle to a 2020 Peterbilt 379, custom touches shown out at MATS
Independent Tad Schultz hauls step deck freight now in this beautiful rig. The 2020, powered by a 565-hp Cummins X15 engine, he put into service after extensive custom dressing working with Iowa Customs for parts from a variety of suppliers, HD Equipme…
Webinar Explores How Fleets Can Push the Limits of Fuel Economy
For fleets that are interested in improving their fuel economy, an upcoming webinar featuring NACFE exeutive director Mike Roeth will discuss how some fleets have improved fuel economy and offer tips on how to push beyond 10 mpg.
Ford Transit Vans with Supreme Service Body Recalled
Supreme Corp. is recalling an estimated 99 2014 to 2018 service bodies that were added onto a Ford Transit van chassis because they may lack the required padded trim that protects occupants from a head impact.
Quick-thinking trucker steers truck to avoid collision
Driver leaps to safety
CITT launches new path to CCLP designation for experienced logistics professionals
There’s no substitute for experience. That was the starting point for CITT in developing a new program to allow experienced professionals a quicker path to earning their CITT-Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP) designation. The new Challenge On-Ram…
Jake brake now standard on International A26 engine
The Jake brake is now standard on the International A26 engine and comes factory installed on International LT Series long-haul vehicles, International RH Series regional haul vehicles, and International HV and HX Series severe vehicles, the company says.