EPA07 or later engines now comprise 28% of total US truck fleet
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Clean diesel trucks with diesel particulate filters (DPFs) built after 2006 now comprise 28% of all trucks on US roads, according to a new report from R.L. Polk and Company for the Diesel Technology Forum.
Navistar CFO to step down
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar is parting ways with its chief financial officer at the end of the month, as part of a planned transition to a new CFO, the company announced.
Trailer orders return to seasonal expectations in May
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Trailer orders dropped 30% month-over-month in May, but ACT Research said it was more a reflection of strong April numbers than a lackluster May.
Carteret firm’s truckers to vote Friday on joining Teamsters union
Port truckers employed by a company in Carteret are scheduled to vote Friday on whether to join the Teamsters union.
Shaw Tracking launches new Media Manager app
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Shaw Tracking has launched its Media Manager app, which can deliver multimedia content – including PDFs, audio and video – to drivers.
Volvo Malaysia to increase presence in East Malaysia via expansions
KUCHING: Volvo Malaysia Sdn Bhd through Volvo Trucks Malaysia is looking to increase its presence in East Malaysia by increasing its sites at various hot spots in the two states.
Safety Concerns Prompt Federal Changes for Truckers
Drowsy driving has contributed to thousands of deaths in the last decade. That’s why the federal Department of Transportation redesigned rules for long haul truck drivers, to keep all of us safer on the road.
Zimbabwe: Christmas Pass Repair Making Driving Hellish
Motorists and residents using the Christmas Pass to and from Mutare have expressed concern over delays they are encountering because of the ongoing rehabilitation of the pass, that has taken several months to complete.
Truckers rally for Christ in Lebanon Valley
Joey Harrison and Jill Northam watch the Parade of Trucks during the Transport for Christ Truck Rally at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center on Saturday.
Trucking
Paper log books have long been part of a truck drivers daily work. However, the inefficiency of this system has cost companies time, money and lives.