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NewsJanuary 8, 2013

TMC's Far Horizon Future Truck Survey Under Way

The Technology & Maintenance Council's Future Truck Committee is updating its Far Horizons Position Paper, which explores equipment user needs for 10 years and beyond

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NewsJanuary 8, 2013

Balqon Gets Electric Truck Grant for Port Drayage Applications

Balqon Corp., a developer of electric vehicles, drive systems and lithium battery storage devices, announced $925,000 in funds earmarked for Balqon Corp. by the Department of Energy to develop three on-road electric trucks, Model MX-30 for use at the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

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NewsJanuary 8, 2013

Michael Cummingham Named Trucker Buddy of the Month of November 2012

Michael Cummingham, a driver for Wal-Mart, has been named November 2012 Trucker Buddy of the Month. He was nominated by his wife, Sharon Cunningham, a teacher at Hayes Grade Center in Ada, Okla

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NewsJanuary 8, 2013

First Advantage Hires Jeff Tankersley as Vice President of Fleet Services

First Advantage, a provider of driver qualification and fleet legalization services, announced it has hired Jeff Tankersley as vice president of fleet services

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NewsJanuary 8, 2013

CMA Appoints New Western Regional Sales Manager for Double Coin Tires

Double Coin Tires and CMA announced the addition of Pete Salvan as Double Coin's new Southwest Regional Sales Manager

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NewsJanuary 8, 2013

Covering trucking for 90 years: Part 3: The 1990s Through Today

We continue our reflection back on the past 90 years of HDT's history. We start Part Three of the series in the 1990s

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Articlesby Jim ParkJanuary 8, 2013

The Business Case for Synthetic Lubes

For years, some fleets have turned to synthetic engine oils for easier starts in cold-weather climates and to help them extend oil drain intervals. But if that's the only selling point you're using for synthetic lubes, it may be time for some consumer education

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NewsJanuary 7, 2013

Celadon Acquires Rock Leasing and Kelly Logistics

Celadon Trucking Services Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Celadon Group Inc., announced that it has agreed to acquire Rock Leasing Inc., based in Warren, Ind., and Kelly Logistics Inc., based in Wadley, Ala. The terms and conditions of the transactions were not disclosed. With these acquisitions, Celadon will further expand its breadth of servic

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NewsJanuary 7, 2013

Commercial Drivers Asked to Weigh in on 34-hour Restart Changes

The American Transportation Research Institute released a second survey to collect data on the impacts that may accrue from changes to the 34-hour restart rule. This survey seeks the input of commercial drivers on potential operational impacts from the changes

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NewsJanuary 7, 2013

Bosselman Boss Shops Acquire Two Patriot Truck Care/HSV Service Centers

Bosselman Boss Truck Shops Inc. announced the acquisition of two Patriot Truck Care/HSV locations.

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