Report Highlights Accelerating Path to Zero-Emissions Freight
Zero-emission freight vehicle technology is advancing rapidly and will eventually offer fleets lower cost of ownership than diesel-powered trucks, according to a new report from a consortium of groups led by Calstart.
5 Winter Maintenance Tips to Get the Most from Your AGM Battery
The winter season can impact the performance and longevity of any vehicle battery. There are some practical measures you can take to avoid unnecessary downtime brought on by battery issues, and to help keep your vehicles starting strong all winter long.
PA turns off gambling machines at 40 truck stops
Shuttered until Jan. 4
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FTR: 2021 Freight Volume, Rates Look Strong, but Risks Remain
The huge increases in freight volume since the economic contraction are slowing, but the trucking industry still looks to see a strong 2021 in terms of both demand and rates.
FMCSA hosts info session on hours of service rules
Thursday, Dec. 17, from 2-3 p.m. Eastern
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One good driver looks after another
An Indiana trucker was recently recognized for his highway heroics helping a fellow driver last summer. The Truckload Carriers Association named Joseph Brown, from South Bend, Indiana, a Highway Angel for stopping to help a driver after his tractor-tra…
ZF: What Wabco Deal Means for Next-Generation Mobility
ZF says its acquisition of Wabco will create “a leading global integrated systems provider for commercial vehicle technology.” But what does that mean for North American fleets? Find out in this interview with HDT.
How Automated Transmissions Helped a Paving Fleet Improve Fuel Economy and Driver Health
With a bit of fine-tuning, automated manual transmissions have transformed one Oregon paving fleet’s trucking operations.
Get your lingering HOS questions answered next week
FMCSA is hosting an hours of service Q&A next week. And other news: Trucker Tools has partnered with a cargo insurance provider for users of the app; a trucker was recognized for helping a fellow trucker whose rig overturned in a storm.
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OTR soundtrack custom-built for 2020: Paul Marhoefer’s ‘Songs from a truck’
The trucker-songwriter’s record explores the emotion of personal history and will strike a chord for anyone struggling with managing the risks of the road with a family back home – such struggles got more than a few added wrinkles this year. Listen her…