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Drivers•by Staff•December 21, 2011

California Reminds Truck Owners of Jan. 1 Clean Air Deadline

The California Air Resources Board is reminding owners of heavier diesel trucks and buses that new emission reducing regulations go into effect Jan. 1, 2012, and many businesses may need to report compliance online

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•December 21, 2011

Small Georgia Fleet Owner Indicted for Violating OOS, Chameleon Carrier Charge

A man who apparently reincarnated an out-of-service trucking company -- and allegedly kept operating after the chameleon company also was put out of service -- has been indicted on federal charges

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•December 21, 2011

Lexis-Nexis Report Highlights Potential Problem Areas in Driver Safety and Screening

A new study finds commercial driver applications with incomplete or inaccurate information increased 20% in 2011, pointing to an area fleets can target to improve safety and compliance

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Aftermarket•by Staff•December 21, 2011

Kenworth of Buffalo Opens Full-Service Facility in Albany Area

Kenworth of Buffalo has opened a full-service facility for the Albany area in Colonie, N.Y., that is easily accessible from the U.S. Interstate 87 and 90 interchange

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•December 21, 2011

Holiday Season Prime Time for Cargo Theft

Cargo thieves don't take time off during the holidays -- in fact, they may turn to more aggressive methods, say freight security experts

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Fleet Management•by Staff•December 21, 2011

Containerized Exports Drop

U.S. containerized exports dropped 3% year-over-year in October after a strong third quarter, an abrupt brake that included the first decline in motor vehicle exports in more than a year, reported The Journal of Commerce/PIERS

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Aftermarket•by Staff•December 21, 2011

Kenworth Offers $1,000 Rebate To OOIDA Members

Kenworth is extending its $1,000 rebate program with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association through 2012

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Fleet Management•by Staff•December 21, 2011

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Edged 0.3% Higher in November

Truck tonnage rose 0.3% in November after rising a revised 0.4% in October, according to the American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index

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Drivers•by Staff•December 21, 2011

Hours of Service Rule Could be Published as Soon as Tomorrow

The revised hours of service rule has been cleared by the White House Office of Management and Budget, and is expected to be released soon, perhaps tomorrow

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Drivers•by Staff•December 21, 2011

Research Could Lead to Fewer Accident-Prone Intersections

The difference between an intersection controlled by flashing lights and one controlled by a stop sign can play a big role in accident prevention, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin

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