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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Cooperative Hazardous Materials Enforcement Development (COHMED) Program is hosting their annual conference Jan. 24-28, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency River Walk in San Antonio. View the full article -
Fuel consumption on new tractor-trailers could be lowered by 20 percent starting in 2012 and as much as 50 percent in 2017 through the use of such emerging technologies as engine improvements, transmission enhancements, better aerodynamics and changes in systems View the full article
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More than 65 companies have announced that they will introduce new products at The Work Truck Show 2010 View the full article
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The National Truck Equipment Association has requalified 16 companies through its Member Verification Program for their commitment to safety and quality standards. View the full article
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Portland, Ore.-based Kool Pak, which provides refrigerated transportation, distribution and warehousing services across the U.S., has tapped Paul Harris and Sue Marceaux as new sales agents. View the full article
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Oh, the commodity of oil, how its price changes and bends at the drop of a hat. Since December, when prices were at the $70 mark, oil has taken a ride all the way up to $82 earlier this week. View the full article
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Lars Frantzich refers to his container carriers as "machines," not trailers. This gives a hint of the capability and versatility of the Hammar Lift self-loading container-hauling trailer, new to the U.S. market. View the full article
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Penske Truck Leasing has purchased Bright Truck Leasing & Bright Distribution, providers of full-service truck leasing, truck rental, maintenance, and logistics operations. View the full article
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While the trucking industry finished up the "aughts" with little momentum and an overall weak freight market, analysts believe the next decade will be marked by change that promises to make things better than the last View the full article
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Finland-based Cargotec, which provides handling systems and related services for the loading and unloading of goods, has divested Waltco Hydraulics, its U.S.-based hydraulic cylinders manufacturing business, to Ligon Industries. View the full article
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to tighten health standards for smog, a move that could lead to more state and local regulations of trucking. View the full article
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Don Christophersen, director of national fleet sales at HD America, has announced his retirement, effective March 31, 2010. View the full article
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The American Truck Dealers' 2010 Convention and Expo, themed "Voice of the Dealer: Fuel the Fire Within," will be held on April 23-26 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. View the full article
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The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association is gearing up for its annual Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group Summit, which is coming up Jan. 18 at the Mirage in Las Vegas, just prior to Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week. View the full article
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Date Added: Today, 10:15 PM Vehicle Owner: Maxx613 View this new addition to the Garage
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Running two tires of different circumference, diameter, or tread depth in a dual assembly is a sure-fire way to kill two tires for the price of one. View the full article
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You probably anticipate problems such as missing paperwork, a driver getting lost, or an unexpected breakdown. But have you thought about the possibility of losing your data to terrorists, extremists, View the full article
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In trading Wednesday, the price of crude oil reached its highest level in over a year, as cold winter weather propped up the price View the full article
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In the third quarter of 2009, line-haul driver turnover was at its lowest rate among large truckload carriers since the data has been collected in 1995 View the full article
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Dozens of trucks drove past the New York State capitol Wednesday to protest the state's plans to close some highways in the state to heavy trucks. View the full article
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Commercial vehicle drivers traveling on the U.S. side of the Blue Water Bridge that connects Port Huron, Mich., and Sarnia, Ontario, are now paying a $2.50 per axle toll, and should expect an increase to $3.25 an axle View the full article
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Further events in Arrow Trucking's demise have unfolded, including news that a driver has gone missing since ditching his truck on Christmas and the confirmation that the company is not hiring drivers View the full article
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Florida has eased highway restrictions to make it easier for agricultural producers to transport crops that are vulnerable to the cold weather View the full article
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Volvo Trucks has announced it will be the first manufacturer to produce an efficient diesel engine fueled by a mixture of methane gas and diesel. View the full article
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Times are tough. Fleets are scrambling for freight to fill trucks, shippers are beating up carriers on rates, and truckers are keeping their equipment longer because they can't afford to buy new. View the full article
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