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Equipmentby StaffJune 24, 2014

Larry Smith to Lead Mitsubishi Fuso America Sales

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America has promoted Larry Smith to director of fleet operations to lead the company’s fleet sales efforts. For the past 5 years, Smith has held the position of district sales manager for the company, managing dealer operations and sales activities for the upper Midwest.

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Equipmentby StaffJune 24, 2014

Navistar Adopts New Plan Replacing 'Poison Pill'

Truck and engine maker Navistar International on Tuesday said its board of directors has amended the company's stockholder rights plan, also known as a "poison pill," giving it a new protection against someone acquiring a significant portion of the company.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 24, 2014

Canadian Truckers Slam Increasing U.S. Border Fees

Canadian truckers have blasted a U.S. proposal that would greatly hike some fees at the border. The fleet group, the Canadian Trucking Alliance, says it strongly objects to a proposal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to substantially raise the Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service fees.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJune 24, 2014

Some Idaho Speed Limits Moving Higher on July 1

Drivers in Idaho will see the first change to interstate speed limits in nearly two decades beginning July 1 with an increase on most rural stretches of interstate across Southern Idaho, according to the Idaho Transportation Department.

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Fuel Smartsby Evan LockridgeJune 23, 2014

Diesel Cost Moves Higher After Seven Weekly Declines

The average cost of on-highway diesel has moved higher after falling for seven straight weeks. Trucking's main fuel is up 3.7 cents from last week at $3.919 per gallon. Compared to a year ago it is 8.1 cents higher.

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Fleet Managementby Jim ParkJune 23, 2014

Former FMCSA Head Supports Restart Amendment, Slams Critics for 'Political Opportunism'

Former FMCSA Administrator Annette Sandberg supports the trucking industry's push for a study on the impact of the current restart provision while rolling the restart rules back to pre-July 2013. Sandberg says the trucking industry supports suspending the restart restrictions because they believe that good public policy comes from good data and a good understancfing of the facts, not from emotional appeals.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 23, 2014

New Georgia Law Takes Effect July 1 to Deter Cargo Thefts

Effective July 1, offenders who steal cargo from trucks loaded with controlled substances, or pharmaceuticals, valued at less than $10,000 would face fines up to $100,000 and/or up to 10 years in prison

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 23, 2014

ATA Looking for Applicants in Lead Program

The program provides exclusive educational opportunities designed to highlight how the regulatory and legislative process affects the trucking industry and the important role ATA plays in shaping both, as well as demonstrating the many tools available to industry executives through ATA, according to the group.

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Equipmentby StaffJune 23, 2014

Wabash Expands Dealer Network

Prime Trailer is authorized to sell and service Wabash National dry van trailers, refrigerated trailers, and Transcraft and Benson brand platform trailers in Utah and Nevada.

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Equipmentby StaffJune 23, 2014

Cummins Reshuffling Engineering Team with Charlton Retirement

Truck engine manufacturer Cummins announced on Monday that Steve Charlton, vice president and chief technical officer, engine business, plans to retire from the company July 1

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