It’s difficult to put a smiley face on the energy situation
I normally attempt to throw in a dash of levity when offering what at times can seem cynical viewpoints on the energy picture in this country. But I’m finding it difficult, if not impossible, to put a smiley face bumper…
Latest Over the Road podcast takes on ‘Why We Drive’
Hear what 2 drivers have to say
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday
Get ready to spring forward
MHC Launches eCommerce, Text to Landline Parts Ordering
Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC) has announced the launch of both an eCommerce website for all-makes truck parts, as well as text-to-local-landline parts ordering at dealerships across the U.S.
Allison’s new environmental test center to open July 8
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Allison Transmission is developing a 60,000 sq.-ft. Vehicle Environment Test (VET) Center in Indianapolis. It’s currently under construction, with the official opening scheduled for July 8, 2020. The facility will house two e…
Coronavirus supply-chain disruptions lead into uncertain March, alongside small demand improvements last week
There are as yet no indications that COVID-19’s disruptions have impacted spot truckload freight here in a significant way. This may change depending on import levels, how quickly Chinese ports can reduce their backlogs, and when those delayed sailings…
Trudeau visits Lion Electric, calls electric vehicles ‘economy of the future’
SAINT-JEROME, Que. – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a point of demonstrating his interest in electric vehicles yesterday, in a visit to Lion Electric’s assembly plant in Saint-Jerome, Que., north of Montreal. The visit is being described as a ̶…
Cummins Shows Medium-Duty Lineup, EPA/CARB Natural Gas Certifications
The Cummins Westport B6.7N natural gas engine recently received certifications from both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board.
Cummins Westport natural gas engines meet low-NOx standards
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Cummins’ commitment to deliver sustainable products and lower NOx emissions continues with certification of the Cummins Westport B6.7N natural gas engine. It recently received certifications from both the U.S. Environmental P…
Tips for improving digestion
For drivers, busy office workers, mechanics, and anyone that has a hectic schedule, it can be tempting to eat on the go, eat too quickly, or just eat whatever food is available at the time. This can lead to a…