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When fleets look to automate operations, one of the last places they look is the yard. For most carriers, yard management is still a manual process, with a fleet manager walking around performing yard checks, keeping track on a clipboard View the full article
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If it hadn't been for the development of copper zeolite as a catalyst to use in reducing nitrogen oxides (NOx), Cummins might have been right alongside Navistar in using increased levels of exhaust gas circulation View the full article
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If it hadn't been for the development of copper zeolite as a catalyst to use in reducing nitrogen oxides (NOx), Cummins might have been right alongside Navistar in using increased levels of exhaust gas circulation View the full article
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During the opening general session of Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2010, industry expert Stuart MacKay, president and founder of MacKay and Co., will discuss why the current market may prove to be an opportunity View the full article -
Joplin Petro in Joplin, Mo., received the Blue Seal of Excellence from the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence, which identifies facilities with a large percentage of ASE-certified professionals. View the full article
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For 2010, the U.S. Department of Energy expects diesel prices to average nearly $3 a gallon. As diesel prices head back up, it may be time to look at the possibility of switching to a more fuel-efficient engine oil. View the full article
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Municipal trucks have to work all year round, and they work especially hard when heavy snow falls. "Plow trucks" keep motorized civilization moving, and for this task and others that demand strong specifications, Kenworth has the T470. View the full article
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Truck drivers have one of the toughest jobs around. "Motor freight workers often work long hours, and a variety of factors influence their sleep duration and quality: irregular shifts, mealtimes, and sleep patterns; unsatisfactory sleeping accommodations; View the full article
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The Japanese economy has remained in a state of recession for the better part of this current decade. The Japanese truck industry therefore has come to rely on export sales to not only remain stable but also to grow. View the full article
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&newsWe are less than a week away from the full-blown holiday season. As part of your company's fleet management program, are you trucks ready to be sitting still for several days during the back-to-back holiday weeks? View the full article
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Tires are under constant attack, from the normal dynamic forces acting on the tread rubber, to a barrage of scrubbing and scraping actions caused by misaligned axles, unbalanced rotation, loose wheel bearings, and more. View the full article
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The answer to achieving reductions in greenhouse gas emissions may not necessarily be the greater use of freight rail, but we should consider improved access to intermodal terminals, equalization of rail and truck standards for production of potent NOx exhaust View the full article
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Cummins has named Rich Freeland as the company's next president of the engine business, replacing Jim Kelly, who will leave the company to pursue other projects. View the full article
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YRC Worldwide announced Thursday that it must complete its debt-for-equity exchange by Dec. 31 to pay off $19 million in interest due, or its "liquidity position would become unsustainable," the company said. View the full article
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Anne Ferro, the new administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, will kick things off at the opening session of the 47th Annual Mid-West Truckers Association Convention on Feb. 5, 2010 in Peoria, Ill. View the full article
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"Out of a job elsewhere, thousands take to trucking and the open road ... but are they ready to be semi-tough?" Dan Rather asked in a recent segment on "Dan Rather Reports," his show on HDNet. View the full article
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At a time when carriers need to go after every last freight opportunity, there's a product that dry freight haulers could use to enormous advantage: a freight blanket. View the full article
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At a time when carriers need to go after every last freight opportunity, there's a product that dry freight haulers could use to enormous advantage: a freight blanket. View the full article
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Diesel exhaust fluid is almost certainly in your future - and not just because you run heavy- or medium-duty trucks that may need it to meet federal emissions regulations for 2010. View the full article
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"Out of a job elsewhere, thousands take to trucking and the open road ... but are they ready to be semi-tough?" Dan Rather asked in a recent segment on "Dan Rather Reports," his show on HDNet. View the full article
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has begun enforcement of stricter rules for new entrants into the trucking business. View the full article
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To be consistent with a new California Air Resources Board ruling, the Port of Los Angeles has made another amendment to its tariff to allow certain truck drivers to continue operating their old trucks beyond the Jan. 1, 2010 ban View the full article
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Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., has introduced legislation aimed at preventing employers in industries, including trucking, from misclassifying workers as "independent contractors" in order to avoid paying taxes or benefits. View the full article
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Carriers are still facing a tight squeeze on their cash, with over 50 percent saying their receivables are up View the full article
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The Federal Highway Administration has released an updated version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, which sets the national standard for all traffic control devices, including traffic signs, pavement markings, signals and any other devices View the full article
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