Trucking adds 5,300 jobs in January
Payroll employment in for-hire trucking is up by 51,500, or 4 percent, from January 2011.02.03.12
| Paccar, Navistar and Volvo have deferred shipments of Class 8 vehicles equipped with the faulty part. 02.03.12
| Two years ago, the American Trucking Associations and others filed suit against the state board’s low carbon fuel standard. 02.03.12
| Five texting and cell phone use violations will now contribute the highest (10 points) weighted severity to carriers’ numerical rankings. 02.01.12
| California Air Resources Board had issued a public letter to Navistar saying the company's emissions credits for the engine will expire Feb. ...
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Test Drive
February 1, 2012
Designers integrate ProStar+ with MaxxForce 15-liter for strong, quiet ride.
Rest in Pieces
February 1, 2012
The new hours of service rule further complicates off-duty requirements in ways that could hurt productivity, though some flexibility is added.
Electrical PM
February 1, 2012
Attention to electrical system maintenance will prevent a no-start or sudden loss of power — and extend alternator life.
The Apnea Hurdle
February 1, 2012
Coming regulations would force reckoning with a condition common to truckers. And that’s not all that could make passing the medical exam even harder.
Parking Solutions
January 1, 2012
Governmental efforts to expand truck parking continue in many states. The next step — providing real-time space availability information — is just around the corner in select areas.
Chasing the Green
January 1, 2012
Certain niches offer big income potential for those willing to specialize.
Click for Parts
January 1, 2012
Expanding e-commerce options make ordering parts online efficient and convenient.
Owner-Operator of the Month
January 1, 2012
‘Professional tourist’ from the land down under sets her sights over and above.
Severe Service
December 1, 2011
Be proactive on these key maintenance items so that off-road rigors don’t contribute to power-unit downtime.
CSA and Tire Basics
December 1, 2011
Stay out of trouble with the DOT through careful inspections and diligent routine maintenance.
