What you need to know about winter driving
For a week in late November, most of the U.S. was held in the grip of a massive winter storm that complicated already heavy Thanksgiving travel, covered 30 of the 50 states with at least 4 inches of snow, and dropped record amounts of snow in some loca…
TA Express opens in Utah off Interstate 70
TravelCenters of America opened a new TA Express in Salina, Utah in the former Xpress Fuel Stop. Located on Interstate 70, exit 56, at 2055 South State Street, the new TA Express has: 67 truck parking spaces Diesel fueling with DEF at all lanes Private…
MATS concerts includes Jayne Denham & Larry Fleet
Australian country-rock singer-songwriter and truck show regular Jayne Denham headlines this year’s concert at the Mid-America Trucking Show next month. She’s joined by Tennessee country singer Larry Fleet, whose debut album was released in…
Spicer Medium-Duty e-Axles Enter Production
Dana has begun production of its Spicer Electrified eS9000r e-Axle for Class 4 and 5 trucks. The e-Axle will be available for ordering by vehicle manufacturers in the third quarter of 2020.
Dana Enhances Spicer SPL Series Driveshafts
Dana has made enhancements to its Spicer SPL Series driveshafts for improved overall efficiency and increased performance.
Dana Broadens Tech-Training Series with Axle-Focused Videos
Dana will add maintenance and inspection videos covering front non-drive steer axles and rear drive-axle carriers to its “Driveline Forensics” commercial-vehicle technician training series.
FlowBelow Gets Another AeroKit Factory and an Aftermarket Fitment; Names New CEO
FlowBelow’s Tractor AeroKit aerodynamic device is now a factory-installed option on Volvo trucks and will soon be added to Daimler Trucks North America’s Alliance Parts catalog.
Omnitracs Drive Aims to Streamline Driver Workflow
A unified workflow application that allows drivers to access multiple applications from one device with only one login is the central goal of Omnitracs Drive.
Guard in OKC parking lot shooting dies of self-inflicted wound
Was going to be charged
Drivers failing drug test could go months before getting noticed in FMCSA database
Some of the 8,000 drivers who’ve failed a drug test since a federal database began gathering such records Jan. 6 could remain behind the wheel for months, say those familiar with the system.