Randy GriderBusinessCross-border trucking restart coming soon?Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood Thursday told a Senate subcommittee on May 6, that an announcement of a new cross-border trucking program is in the works. “President Obama’s team has worked very hard to put a program together,” LaHood said following a question from Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Transportation […]May 11, 2010BusinessGetting Your Finances In OrderCPA John Turner will present “Getting Your Finances in Order” May 18. He will discuss the first steps you need to take long before you step onto a dealer’s lot to purchase your first truck. The free one-hour webinar will start at 8 p.m. (CST). Turner will discuss: * How your personal finances can affect […]April 28, 2010BusinessHey, buddy. Wanna buy a truck?Most owner-operators begin their careers as company drivers. Making the leap from employee to independent businessperson is a huge step, but one that offers a great deal of promise for those with the right game plan. As part of our How to Become an Owner-Operator monthly feature, we also are offering a series of free […]April 13, 2010BusinessSmile at the birdyCheck out The Photographer — Truckers News’ Photo Group on Flickr, where you can find more photos from the road and share your own.April 9, 2010BusinessFMCSA to mandate EOBRs on a single auditThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has decided to mandate electronic onboard recorders on motor carriers that are shown in a single compliance review to be in serious noncompliance with any major hours-of-service regulation. The final rule takes effect on June 4, 2012, giving EOBR suppliers time to adjust to the new performance standards that […]April 2, 2010Home[[April 1, 2010BusinessMack launches mDrive automated manual transmissionMack Trucks introduced its new Mack mDrive automated manual transmission at a press event today, March 25, in Louisville, Ky. The company said the mDrive AMT gives customers up to 1.5 percent improved fuel efficiency, better driveability and enhanced driver satisfaction by automating gear shifting, while improving safety. Mack also introduced Econodyne engine ratings to […]March 25, 2010BusinessCummins: 2010 engines meet or exceed expectationsCummins’ 2010-compliant engines are making good on the company’s promise to deliver at least 5 percent better fuel economy than their 2007-compliant emissions technology, the company said.March 24, 2010BusinessHealth care bill offers some immediate changesThe U.S. House of Representative approved the health care and insurance reform legislation by a vote of 219-212. President Obama was expected to sign the legislation Tuesday, March 23.March 22, 2010BusinessFirst step toward EOBRs for all?Within the next few days, the federal goverment is expected to publish a final rule that will mandate electronic onboard recorders for the worst violators of the hours-of-service rule. Last week the rule cleared the White House, where it underwent some changes from what the U.S. Department of Transportation set over a few months ago. […]March 22, 2010Previous PagePage 7 of 9Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentHow truck and engine OEs might approach EPA's new DEF-derate guidanceEPA's new guidance relaxing sudden 5-mph derates after aftertreament-system faults makes clear that existing derate procedures remain A-OK through at least the 2026 model year -- if manufacturers and their customers want them to be. Here's what a few truck and engine makers, and maintenance pros, are saying.RegulationsTop truck makers sue CARB/California over enforcement of Clean Truck PartnershipEquipmentEPA announces end to 5-mph DEF derates for new and existing trucksOverdrive RadioWhat freight recession? Trucker of the Month insulates biz with direct customersFeatured SponsorThe ALL NEW JBL FLIP 7 - Featuring AI sound boost, deeper base, longer battery life, and Auracast... it's MADE to be HEARD.
