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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 23, 2012

Rush Reports Lower Net Income, Continues Expansion

Mega-dealer Rush Enterprises reported net income for the third quarter that was down compared to a year ago, with lower Class 8 sales, higher medium-duty sales, and strong parts and service operations. The company also announced continued geographic growth

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Drivers•by Staff•October 23, 2012

Diesel, Gasoline, Oil Prices All Retreat

A gallon of diesel fuel slipped somewhat from last week, dropping 3.4 cents to $4.116 per gallon, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. The national average price is 29.1 cents higher than at this time last year, or 7.6% higher,

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Drivers•by Staff•October 22, 2012

Study Says Diesel Worse than Gasoline for Smog Component

A new study says diesel exhaust contributes 15 times more of a smog-causing chemical than gasoline engines, per liter of fuel burned. The University of California-Berkely study looked at secondary organic aerosol (SOA), a major component of smog

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 22, 2012

OOIDA Schedules 40th Anniversary Bash

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has set a date of Oct. 18-19, 2013 to celebrate its 40th anniversary at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan

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Drivers•by Staff•October 22, 2012

Pilot Flying J opens 650th Location

Pilot Flying J recently opened its 650th location in North America. The store, a Pilot Travel Center in Von Ormy, Texas, opened on Oct. 15 and features full amenities for professional drivers, area residents and the motoring public

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 22, 2012

Navistar, Cummins Finalize Agreements For Emissions, Engines

Navistar announced it has reached definitive, long-term supply agreements for heavy-duty diesel engines and emissions aftertreatment technologies with Cummins

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Drivers•by Staff•October 21, 2012

Judge Orders Rewrite of Hot Fuel Settlements

A judge has rejected many of the proposed settlement deals in the "hot fuel" class-action lawsuit, sending fuel refiners and retailers back to the drawing board

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Drivers•by Staff•October 21, 2012

President Signs Military CDL Act

President Barack Obama Friday signed the Military Commercial Drivers' License Act of 2012, which will make it easier for veterans and service men and women to obtain Commercial Drivers' Licenses, making them more employable once they leave active-duty

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Drivers•by Staff•October 21, 2012

TravelCenters of America Announces Reserve-It Parking

TravelCenters of America announced Reserve-It, which allows drivers to reserve a parking space at select TA and Petro locations in advance of arriving

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Drivers•by Staff•October 21, 2012

Help Inc.'s Technologies Moves Trucks Through Inspections

Help Inc. has two technologies that will electronically screen all trucks for compliance with state and federal safety information, driver and company credentials and weight requirements on I-70 in Indiana, Ohio and Illinois.

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