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NewsMarch 7, 2013

California Diesel and Gasoline Taxes To Move Higher

The state known for typically having some of the highest fuel prices and fuel taxes in the nation will see them move higher later this year.

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ProductsMarch 7, 2013

SmartSpace Cargo Management System

Masterack, a division of Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products, revealed SmartSpace, an all-new cargo management system targeted to create a change in cargo storage.

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NewsMarch 6, 2013

Navistar Extends Rebate Programs to Small Fleets, Owner-Operators

Navistar is offering a series of partnership rebate programs designed to make it easier for small fleets and owner operators to purchase new International trucks.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMarch 6, 2013

Maryland Gov. Fuel Tax Plan Similar to Virginia's

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley has borrowed a page from Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s playbook, with proposed changes to the state’s tax on gasoline to raise highway funds. According to published reports there is no indication that it would affect the diesel fuel tax.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMarch 6, 2013

Electronic Inspections Coming to New York Targeting Overweight Trucks

Forget the Kojak with a Kodak or a bear in the air. Ol’ Smokey is going high tech in The Empire State to strike back on overweight rigs.

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ProductsMarch 6, 2013

Utility Introduces New Side Skirt Design

The Utility Side Skirt 120A-4 is a new advanced aerodynamic side skirt design, is U.S. EPA SmartWay verified to achieve greater than 5% fuel savings.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMarch 5, 2013

Owner Operator Status Legislation Being Pushed in Two States

The question of whether owner-operator truckers are truly independent contractors or misclassified as employee drivers is at the heart of legislation in two states.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMarch 5, 2013

FMCSA Grants Petition Killing Alabama Steel Coil Transport Training and Certification

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a petition submitted by the American Trucking Associations asking the agency to determine if Alabama's Metal Coil Securement Act is preempted by federal law. The ruling means the state can no longer impose the law's requirements on interstate movements, effective April 4.

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NewsMarch 5, 2013

Grand Island Express, Landstar Winners in Best Fleets to Drive For Contest

Two fleets have been honored as the overall winners of Best Fleets to Drive For, an annual survey and contest produced by the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge.

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ProductsMarch 5, 2013

BettsHD Offers Fenders With Total Installation Kit

BettsHD has announced the availability of Total Installation Kits for its fenders. Each TIK is a single, easy to order part number for single axle, half and full tandem axle applications.

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