June 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Cover Story
By Oliver Patton
Diesel price hikes take trucking into uncharted territory. Industry pushes for help on Capitol Hill.
Tags: ATA, Fuel Prices
June 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Jim Park, Contributing Editor
Fleets seeking to modify driver behavior have many more tools at their disposal today than ever before.
Tags: Fuel Prices
June 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Jim Beach, Technology Editor
Dispatch and routing systems, fuel purchasing applications and other solutions are proving their fuel-saving worth.
Tags: Fleet Management, Fuel Costs
June 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Jim Beach, Technology Editor
Five long days of testing showed trailer aerodynamics and wide-base single tires are best bets to save fuel.
Tags: Fuel Economy
June 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Jim Park, Contributing Editor
Under-inflated tires and improper tread patterns conspire to rob you of fuel economy.
Tags: FMCSA, Fuel Economy, Tires
June 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Tom Berg, Senior Equipment Editor
Manufacturers make progress on hydraulic systems while electric-drive trucks gain orders.
Tags: HTUF, Azure Dynamics, Gasoline-Electric Hybrids
June 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Jim Beach, Technology Editor
APUs and other onboard idle reduction technologies show promise, but fleet adoption has been slow.
Tags: Fuel Efficiency, Idle Reduction
June 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Jim Park, Contributing Editor
Pull in, plug in, pay up, and enjoy. It's that simple, it's that cheap, and it's for real.
Tags: Shorepower
June 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Jim Park, Contributing Editor
With diesel cost-per-mile now well over 60 cents, anything you can do to save fuel offers significant savings.
Tags: Mileage, Fuel Economy, Idle Reduction
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
A new career web site offers career seekers dozens of job-specific compatibility assessments in high-demand industries, including trucking
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Phillips Industries introduced the Qwik-Snap 3-hose holder for commercial truck trailer combinations.
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Everco Heavy Duty, Lewisville, Texas, has added a new video to its web site about the quality of products being sourced from low-cost countries.
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Peterbilt announced full production of the Peterbilt ComfortClass system in a 63-inch sleeper configuration
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
American Background Information Services launched a comprehensive Department of Transportation suite of employee screening services for clients in the transportation sector
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Kenworth customers can now order the T800 with Allison 4000 and 4500 series transmissions when spec'd with Cummins ISX engines, not to exceed 1,650 pounds-feet
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Honeywell International, the maker of Fram products, has partnered with Polaris Labs to offer the Fram Heavy Duty Fluid Analysis Program, a single source solution for fleet owners that tests everything from motor oil to coolant to hydraulic fluid
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Carrier Transicold has enhanced its transport refrigeration unit RoadCare contract maintenance programs with a new Web-enabled asset management tool called ViewPoint
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Ocean State Abrasives introduced The Scratch Magic glass repair kit for removing pits and scratches from glass windshields
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Prolam announced that a portion of the laminated floors it produces use Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Certified hardwood
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Phillips Industries introduced a new heavy duty ratcheting crimper tool to accommodate 8 gage through 22 gage wires, so only one tool is needed.
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Delco Remy introduced its 36SI alternator featuring increased performance and durability
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
One company is marketing a trio of low-tech products to help truckers save money on fuel by not idling: truck window screens, a fan and a 12-volt bunk warmer
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
FreightScan introduced CargoVizion, a 3-D imaging system for cargo screening that attaches to its FS100 automatic dimensioning system and captures a three-dimensional image of the contents of cargo in seconds
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Amalgamated Inc., Fort Wayne, Ind., has announed two new premium fuel-saving diesel additives, one for winter, one for summer
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
"Ultra-Custom Semi Trucks," a new book by trucking photojournalist Bette S. Garber, offers a close-up look at how a custom semi goes from inspiration to road-ready masterpiece
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Truck-Lite added a new flush mount six-diode LED dome light to its product line.
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Air-Weigh announced the availability of scales designed for refuse vehicles built with air or walking beam drive suspensions
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
New eTrux Web Based Trucking Software is available directly via the Internet to help small and medium-sized trucking companies track their trips, loads, equipment, reminders, and contacts online.
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Shell Lubricants has introduced Shell Rotella T Synthetic 5W-40 heavy-duty motor oil, which meets or exceeds API CJ-4 specifications
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Karmak released an updated version of ProfitMaster Internet Parts Sales, a Web-based software solution that lets heavy-duty dealers and distributors receive parts orders over the Internet
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Hi-G-Tek announced a partnership with Emco Wheaton designed to supply a range of wireless Radio Frequency Identification sealed delivery solutions for liquid petroleum and fuel-oil road tankers
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Sterling Truck Corp. introduced the Sterling Set-Back 113 with Natural Gas
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Delco Remy introduced the 24SI HP alternator, an updated replacement for the 310 with many new advanced engineering features.
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Austin, Texas-based uShip announced the launch of the Transportation Price Index, a monthly report designed to track important data related to transportation costs
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
OTC released the new 5195 Wheel Stud Remover/Installer Kit, designed to allow shop technicians to quickly remove and install wheel studs, calipers or axles on virtually any Class 7 or 8 vehicle wheel hub.
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
OTC announced two new professional grade heavy-duty bearing cup installers-the OTC 5191 and OTC 5192, complementary products to the OTC 5190 heavy duty universal joint puller.
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
OTC added the new 16.5-ton-capacity bench press to its line of shop equipment. The OTC 5230's new design saves workshop spac
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
OTC has announced two new diagnostic products for medium duty and heavy duty trucks
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
StarTrak Systems has integrated its ReeferTrak system with the PLC4Trucks tractor identification system.
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Grote has added the SuperNova LED single-diode back-up lamps to its line of LED lamps, providing light output rivaling multi-diode versions
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Heil Environmental has updated its Half/Pack front loaders to improve integration with the Curotto-Can automated system
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Carrier Transicold's Supra refrigeration units are now equipped with engines certified to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Tier 4 standard.
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
OTC's new Master TORX Socket Set is a 52-piece, professional-grade socket set selected to cover hundreds of applications on both gas and diesel cars and trucks
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Water Maze has introduced the CLPB series, a wash-water treatment system integrating mechanical filtration and bioremediation
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Winsted Group has released the commercial truck WorldNav Portable GPS system based on its Teletype's navigation product line in the Canadian market
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Prophesy Dispatch v5.6 now generates optimized fuel plans for dispatched loads and electronically sends them to the cell phone or on-board computer of the assigned driver
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Aljex Software has added Positive Pay and Direct Deposit as options in its online software services to help customers improve productivity and avoid losses from check fraud
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
ALK Technologies released the PC*Miler 22 product line, an upgrade of its routing, mileage and mapping software solutions
May 2008, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
RigMaster Power recently launched their new website, rigmasterpower.com