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Business

Cracking Evel Knievel’s forgotten safe

Host Robb Mariani got quite a surprise when he was filming an episode of “American Trucker.” See an exclusive video of what was found during restoration of a 1974 Mack FS700.

March 27, 2012

Business

National diesel price rises

Prices have increased every week but one since Jan. 9 and are the highest point since Aug. 25, 2008.

March 26, 2012

Business

Natural gas engine lubricant to be offered

Delo 400 NG SAE 15W-40, made with ISOSYN technology, is used for CNG, LNG, and LPG engines and is designed to reduce the so-called carbon footprint on engines. The oil lubricant is specially made to protect and extend drain performance in CNG and LNG engines.  Besides compatibility testing to a number of different engines, the […]

March 26, 2012

Business

Filter manufacturer named leader in national market

Baldwin has been named a leader in filtration marketing in a recent report published by Frost and Sullivan, which included an analysis of the Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket 2012. Part of the Clarcor network, the filter maker produces lube, air, fuel, hydraulic, coolant and transmission filtration products for Class 4-8 trucks. Visit Baldwin for details.

March 26, 2012

Business

Old Dominion opens drayage facility in Oakland

The company’s Oakland container drayage operation will serve all ports, rail heads and container yards, including the Port of Oakland.

March 26, 2012

Business

Atzenhofer named Highway Angel

The driver for FTC Transportation and another driver performed CPR on a man who had collapsed.

March 26, 2012

Business

Ugly today: pay to park, canceled load

Security told us to pay to park, then a load canceled later in the day.

March 26, 2012

Business

How to CSA-proof your rig

Carry the right parts and tools and be diligent with pre-trip inspections to increase the odds of passing inspections. Our March cover story tells you more.

March 26, 2012

Business

CDLs, medical certificates to combine in 2014

The new CDL-medical certification card should be obtained when drivers renew their CDL within the next 22 months.

March 25, 2012

Business

Developing a spreadsheet for expediters

Our spectacular scenic drive continued today. I worked on spreadsheets when we parked for the night.

March 25, 2012

Overdrive Extra

Driver to FMCSA: ‘Stop coming after us!’

Owner-operator Greg Petit gave federal regulators a mouthful Friday morning during a hearing to get input on electronic onboard recorders.

March 24, 2012

Business

Michelin drive tire, single-wide retread

Michelin Americas Truck Tires March 23 introduced the Michelin X Multi Energy D drive tire for regional and the emerging super regional applications and the X One XDN2 Pre-Mold retread for carriers and owner-operators who want fuel and weight savings of a wide single with the traction of a lug-style tread. The retread is now […]

March 23, 2012