Trucker who fell asleep at wheel after falsifying logs awarded $80M in court
Trucker Lauro Lozano accused his employers of forcing him to change his logs to show he took his 34-hour break and take a load from Texas to Maryland. He fell asleep at the wheel along I-59 in Alabama and rear-ended another truck, causing severe injuri…
Ontario to test higher speed limits on some highways
Trucks will not be able to travel at the higher posted speed
U.S. Gain Brings RNG Development Online
U.S. Gain announced a new renewable natural gas (RNG) development project located in Springfield, Neb., producing clean fuel for the transportation industry, as well as a RNG supply contract for Southern California Gas Company’s (SoCalGas) natural gas …
Neal Hinker’s 2017 Kenworth T660
The rig is powered by a 500-hp Cummins ISX with an 18-speed and 3:42 rears. The truck sits on a 248-inch wheelbase and features a 12 Gauge Customs drop visor, Hogebuilt quarter fenders, a custom painted blue dash and more.
I-10 Westbound to close through Phoenix this weekend
Westbound I-10 will be closed between 51st and 83rd avenues between 10 p.m. Friday, May 10, and 5 a.m. Monday, May 13. The closure will allow Arizona Department of Transportation crews to apply a new layer of asphalt through the Loop 202 South Mountain…
Expect more rain and flooding in Gulf Coast states
Into lower Mississippi Valley
Truck dangles off I-195 in New Jersey
Truck driver said to be slightly injured
Likelihood of freight recession increasing: ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The risk of a freight recession is rising, according to the latest ACT Freight Forecast from ACT Research. “Freight remains soft, as expected, and while we see reasons for recovery in the second half of 2019, escalating…
Biodiesel 101: Your Questions About Biodiesel Answered
What is biodiesel? What is it made from? What are the advantages? Get plain-English answers to all your questions about the biofuel that’s helping fleets save money, improve performance and hit sustainability goals.
Could Ocean-Going Fleets Raise Fuel Prices for Truck Fleets on Land?
New emissions regulations targeting large ocean-going ships could raise fuel prices for trucking fleets at the pump on dry land, says NACFE’s Dave Schaller.