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Volvo, Mack looking to minimize downtime with Certified Uptime Centers
Volvo and Mack both announced recently they will begin introducing Certified Uptime Centers within their respective dealer networks in 2016 in an effort to maximize uptime.
October 23, 2015
Business
House highway bill advances, would remove CSA scores, change driver drug testing rules
The long-term highway bill, dubbed the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act, is a $325 billion bill and could be the groundwork for Congress’ longest highway funding measure since 2009’s SAFTEA-LU and the first multi-year bill since 2012.
October 22, 2015
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Business
Equipment news from ATA: Kenworth dealer certification, 40-inch sleeper for T880, new aero kits
The American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference and Exhibition took place this week in Philadelphia, and from it have come several trucking equipment news announcements.
October 22, 2015
Business
New York owner-op wins steer tires through Double Coin drawing
A New York owner-operator won a free set of Double Coin steer tires through the company’s “Smart Money Tire Drawing.”
October 22, 2015
Business
Electrical system tech tip: Choosing a trailer nosebox
Space and moisture and circuit protection dominate concerns when choosing a nosebox to house wiring on the trailer.
October 22, 2015
Business
Tech news from ATA: PeopleNet partners with Samsung, Omnitracs releases nav system, driver monitoring systems get updates
The American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference and Exhibition is taking place this week in Philadelphia, and from it have come several trucking software or device-related news announcements.
October 21, 2015
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Roundup: The WSJ, again — CARB rule a ‘scam’; A night on the Pacific in Cali.
The Wall Street Journal lays into the California Air Resources Board's Truck & Bus Rule for diesel trucks -- the most significant mainstream criticism yet.
October 20, 2015
Business
Paccar MX-11 engine to be available for vocational, regional haul trucks
Kenworth will begin selling the Paccar MX-11 engine for its vocational and regional haul trucks in the United States and Canada in January 2016.
October 20, 2015
Business
Fuel prices back on decline after two-week climb
Diesel prices resumed their downward trend last week with a 2.5-cent nationwide drop, following the prior week’s considerable jump.
October 20, 2015
Business
Peterbilt, Kenworth to skip 2016 MATS, join all other major truck OEMs in doing so
Both Peterbilt and Kenworth announced in recent days they too will be sitting out the 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show, joining all other major North American truck manufacturers in doing so. Both also have indicated they intend to return to the show in 2017.
October 19, 2015
Business
Gear Rewind: Cab and Interior
This week we’re resuming our series that takes a look back at some recent product introductions for specific categories and specs. After all, since most of you are busy enough trying to manage your own business and make as much money as possible, it’s likely you occasionally might have missed a few gear rollouts over […]
October 16, 2015
Business
DOT to consider requiring auto-braking systems
A Department of Transportation agency this week said it has begun work to determine whether it will pursue a federal rule to require new trucks to be equipped with crash avoidance systems that automatically break without driver input.
October 15, 2015
Business
Midwest refinery problems lead to 8.5-cent jump in U.S. diesel price last week
Diesel prices jumped significantly this week by 8.5 cents across the U.S., according to a weekly report from the ProMiles’ Fuel Surcharge Index.
October 13, 2015
Gear
Fontaine’s fifth wheel for yard trucks
Fontaine Coupling Solutions’ Armor fifth wheel is designed for yard trucks to facilitate added strength, easier maintenance and improved protection from kingpin damage. The Armor’s design allows locking components to be replaced from the top side, while a
October 12, 2015
Gear
New sizes for Yokohama drive tire
Yokohama’s TY527 premium drive tire – available in 14-ply 285/75R24.5 size and 16-ply 295/75R22.5, 11R22.5 and 11R24.5 sizes – is suited for regional, high-scrub and long-haul applications for two- and three-axle tractors. The tire’s deep 32/32nd-inch tre
October 12, 2015
Business
EPA, Calif. hit carrier with $400k in fines for not using diesel particulate filters
A Virginia trucking company will pay $100,000 to the Environmental Protection Agency and an additional $290,000 to California in the first federal enforcement of the state’s Truck and Bus Regulation.
October 12, 2015
Business
Gear Rewind: Electronics
This week we’re resuming our series that takes a look back at some recent product introductions for specific categories and specs. After all, since most of you are busy enough trying to manage your own business and make as much money as possible, it’s likely you occasionally might have missed a few gear rollouts over […]
October 10, 2015
Gear
Shell Rotella’s oil filter line
Shell Rotella’s oil filters are engineered to help reduce engine wear and promote longer conventional and synthetic engine oil life. The lineup of six oil filters is designed to fit almost every diesel pickup truck and to capture dirt and contaminants eff
October 8, 2015
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High-dollar freight means high cost consideration: Heavy and oversize hauling
There is a lot of nuance to the heavy-haul/oversize trucking niche. Equipment is more expensive, insurance requirements are higher, permitting and pilot cars add operational costs and much more. Are the rates worth the hassle?
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