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NewsMarch 31, 2010

Study Outlines Approach to Fuel Economy Standards for Trucks

Trucking moves a step closer to federally mandated fuel economy standards today, with publication this morning of a conceptual approach to the issue by the National Academy of Sciences

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NewsMarch 31, 2010

DOT Proposes Official Truck Driver Texting Ban

U.S Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced a federal rule that proposes to specifically prohibit texting by interstate commercial truck and bus drivers. The proposed rule would make permanent an interim ban announced in Januar

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NewsMarch 30, 2010

GAO Is Investigating Truck Detention Practices

The Government Accountability Office is looking into operational and safety problems associated with detention of trucks at loading docks

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NewsMarch 30, 2010

CalArk Adds Capacity on Increased Business

Truckload carrier CalArk International has recently purchased 100 new 2011 International ProStar trucks

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NewsMarch 26, 2010

Orders for Manufactured Goods Jumps in February

New orders for manufactured durable goods were up 0.5 percent in February, the third straight boost and a positive sign for the trucking industry

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NewsMarch 26, 2010

Washington Bans Cell Phone Use While Driving

Washington State has become the 21st state to ban talking or texting on a cell phone while driving, without a hands-free device

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NewsMarch 26, 2010

Carrier Corp. Goes Sustainable

Carrier Corp. is emphasizing its commitment to environmental sustainability through a new brand identity, which includes a stylized green leaf with the existing "turn to the experts" tag line

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NewsMarch 26, 2010

Horton Reaches Settlement With Concepts NREC on Patent Claims

Minnesota-based Horton, Inc. has reached a settlement with Concepts NREC regarding the pending litigation against Concepts claiming infringement of three U.S. patents

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NewsMarch 26, 2010

Kenworth Kicks Off T700, Paccar MX Road Show in April

Kenworth Truck Company will kick off the Kenworth T700 and Paccar MX Engine Road Tour in April, visiting 90 Kenworth dealer locations throughout the U.S. and Canada

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NewsMarch 26, 2010

CARB Eyes Amendments to Tractor-Trailer GHG Regulation

At a hearing scheduled for late summer, the California Air Resources Board may make changes to the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Measure

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