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Freightliner Trucks launches newly redesigned website
A newly redesigned website features new product support and navigation tools, Portland, Ore.-based Freightliner Trucks announced. The website showcases the truck maker’s on-highway, medium duty, severe duty and alternative power solutions, features an extensive library of truck components and highlights the maker’s innovation and engineering leadership, a company statement said. Other features on the new […]
December 13, 2011
Business
Truck design contest opens to college students
University students are eligible to enter truck designs suitable for owner-operators for the annual contest Design the Future of Pride & Profit, Portland, Ore.-based Freightliner Trucks announced. The winner will receive a $20,000 scholarship and option for a paid internship at the truck maker. The competition will run from November through February 2012. Three finalists […]
November 28, 2011
Business
Schneider, Freightliner chosen for 9/11 events
The World Memorial organization invited Schneider National and Freightliner Trucks 2011 Ride of Pride truck.
October 4, 2011
Business
LogBook
New regulations will increase truck cost, owner-operator pay expected to rise, natural gas trucks catching on and other industry news items are featured.
September 1, 2011
New truck fuel efficiency rules will cut fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions beginning with 2014 models.
Voices
Roadside Attractions
An outlaw is riding into cowboy country, there’s a new dame on the Dalton, tornadoes take down some rigs, truckers say not to human freight and other industry news items are featured.
July 1, 2011
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Business
Pulse
As you weigh any possibilities for expansion or changing carriers, consider these current resources to help assess your situation.
July 1, 2011
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Business
Daimler adds workers
More than 1,230 employees will be added to the company’s manufacturing and administrative payroll in three locations.
June 9, 2011
Voices
Roadside Attractions
A review of recent interesting or odd parts of trucking, plus industry data, coming events and a truck gallery.
February 1, 2011
This customized VHD is powered by a 2010 500-hp Volvo D13 and features an I-Shift transmission.
Overdrive Extra
Dollars and Sense
Here is a step-by step approach to guide you through the process of buying a used truck and help you make smart decisions.
December 1, 2010
In addition to getting specific engine tests done, it’s wise to have a mechanic check the entire truck and give his opinion on the condition of any important system.
Partners in Business
PIB TIP: FINDING THE CHEAPEST FUEL. The real cost
PIB TIP: FINDING THE CHEAPEST FUEL. The real cost of fuel is the pump price minus the taxes. There are ways to save money on both the fuel you buy and the fuel taxes you pay. Learn what your carrier’s fuel tax policy is, and find out which states have the best diesel prices. Daily fuel prices […]
November 22, 2010
Partners in Business
PIB TIP: SLOW YOUR ACCELERATION. This will consume
PIB TIP: SLOW YOUR ACCELERATION. This will consume less fuel and be easier on the mechanics of your equipment. Accelerating slowly on hills or in the mountains is especially important because doing so helps reduce effects of gravity. Rapid acceleration creates premature wear on the engine, driveline and tires, and increases fuel costs. The Partners […]
November 2, 2010
Business
Freightliner hybrid to haul ‘MythBusters’ equipment
A 2010 Freightliner M2 106 hybrid dry van will haul equipment for the Discovery Channel’s show, “MythBusters,” Daimler Trucks North America announced. The business class hybrid is equipped with selective catalytic reduction emissions technology, an Eaton parallel hybrid-electric drive unit and is compliant with the Environmental Protection Agency’s emission standards. For details go to Freightliner […]
October 7, 2010
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