TTC’s Need for Speed
Penske’s Bill Combs Talks Truck Electrification
At the 2019 Fleet Forward Conference, Bill Combs of Penske spoke on camera regarding Penske’s partnerships with various OEMs to deploy the first all-electric Class 5 to 8 trucks in real-world settings.
2019 through the rearview: Hours reforms filed, trucking hits a plateau, major fleets abruptly close, Calif. goes after owner-operators (and more)
The basic theme of the year, at least from a business perspective, was as figurative as it was literal: We’re not in 2018, anymore. Freight demand took a hit. Some of 2018’s themes, however, continued, with considerable interest in the parking crisis, …
Feds double number of truckers to get drug tests
As of Jan 1, 2020
Trucking company donates truck to kick off CDL program
The course is 160 hours long
THE wildest crash video you have seen lately
Video shows cop running from trailer
Les Schwab Tire Centers For Sale
Les Schwab Tire Centers Inc. is for sale. The Bend, Oregon-based company’s board of directors and its shareholders, who are all relatives of founder Les Schwab, have hired Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to find a buyer.
2019 in the Rear-View Mirror
2019 wasn’t so much a year of earth-shattering headlines on the trucking technology front, as it was a year of consolidating gains and making solid business cases for new ways of moving goods. Commentary by HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts.
Which Lift Best Suits Your Needs?
Heavy-duty vehicle lifts come in a variety of designs; some may be more suitable than others to your operation. Here’s a brief description of several lift types, just to get you thinking.
Mexican truckers face rough rate market
[caption caption="Diminished demand for trucking services in Mexico has made it advantageous for shippers to negotiate hard for lower rates. Photo credit: Shutterstock"][/caption]A year after tight truck capacity brought near double-digit hikes in…