Isuzu re-launches gas-powered N-Series, unveils new commercial van
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Isuzu has announced it is bringing back its N-Series gasoline-powered delivery truck, with production set to begin Apr. 18 at Spartan Motors’ Michigan production facility. [Full Story]
New Fuso Canter triples service intervals and looks sharp too
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Mitsubishi Fuso has brought its popular Canter cabover to the North American market, where it will serve the Classes 3-5 markets. [Full Story]
Western Star debuts 4700 vocational model
The 4700 is a new Class 8 vocational truck.
Groups oppose hours rules changes
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, the American Trucking Associations and a shippers’ group all opposed the proposals.
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics i8 Caught Winter Testing
One the members over at the high-end car forum TeamSpeed snapped some photos of BMW’s upcoming i8 (better known as the Vision EfficientDynamics hybrid) which the company presented on its website as a “near production-ready vehicle“. That’s usual…
ATBS acquires trucking accountancy
ATBS has acquired Mark Swanson and his accounting firm.
Numerous groups pan FMCSA’s proposed HoS changes
OTTAWA, Ont. — Organizations from across the continent, including trucking associations, shippers and law enforcement agencies, have panned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposed Hours-of-Service rule through official… [Full Story]
Plans scrapped for eatery atop ground zero tower
Plans have been scrapped for a restaurant with panoramic views of New York City atop a skyscraper going up at ground zero.
Fuel Economy, CO2 Requirements Won’t Add Cost, Suppliers Say
By Tom Berg, Senior Editor The federal government’s planned requirements for minimum fuel economy and limited carbon dioxide emissions will add little or no cost to trucks built starting in 2014 while saving money for buyers, industry consultants said …
CRST honors drivers for safety
Eleven drivers were recognized for driving at least 1 million accident-free miles, CRST Expedited, Inc. announced