FMCSA group eyes sleep apnea regs
One recommendation would require all drivers with a body mass index measurement of 35 or higher to be tested for sleep apnea.02.07.12
| Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks were using the same brake component that affected production of Navistar and Volvo Group trucks. 02.07.12
| The reopened lane of I-40 West is near the Tennessee-North Carolina border. 02.07.12
| The Peterbilt 587 SmartWay conventional tractor won in the heavy-duty division. 02.07.12
| The state is seeking to get approval for tolling under a pilot program administered by the Federal Highway Administration. Michelin
Everything Michelin
CSA and Tire Basics
December 1, 2011
Stay out of trouble with the DOT through careful inspections and diligent routine maintenance.
X One tires add value to used trucks
September 7, 2011
Michelin’s X One wide single truck tires add $1,250 of value to a used truck, according to Truck Blue Book. The tires are recognized to be fuel efficient with 4- ...
Ambest teams up with Michelin
August 17, 2011
Ambest is now featuring Michelin tires and products, as well as tire and emergency road service, at many of its service locations.
Those 68 dealer locations are listed on the tire ...
Proper Inflation
July 1, 2011
Maintaining the ideal air pressure is the most important step in keeping tires in peak operating condition.
Dual-compound steer tire
June 8, 2011
Michelin introduced its XZA3 + Evertread steer tire June 8, incorporating a “dual-compound” tread design.
Ted Becker, director of marketing for Michelin America’s Truck Tires, said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ...
LogBook
May 1, 2011
A cross-border plan is detailed, a Navy vet is named Back on the Road winner, owner-operator is named Goodyear Highway Hero, Trucker Buddy recognizes pen pals and more industry news ...
Michelin Iphone, Android roadside service apps join Blackberry functionality
January 14, 2011
The further CSA gets in ongoing rollout, the more critical repairing noncritical vehicle defects is going to get for both owner-operators and company drivers, potentially counting as they do against ...
Going low
December 1, 2010
Bigger’s not always better, especially when it comes to tire sidewall height. When spec’ing a truck for long-haul, you can give it a big boost of efficiency by choosing shorter ...
LogBook
November 1, 2010
The proposed national fuel economy and greenhouse gas reduction standards, electronic on-board recorders, CAT vocational trucks and a Hoover Dam bridge are among the trucking issues featured.
Spec’ing a trailer
September 1, 2010
Reduce cost per mile and increase payload by choosing lightweight materials that don’t compromise durability. And don’t forget features that will help at resale.

