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Drivers•by Staff•July 28, 2011

Illinois Simplifies State Truck Laws

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn this week signed laws that simplify trucking rules in the state

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 27, 2011

Rush Enterprises Second Quarter Revenues Up Over 100%

Rush Enterprises, which operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, announced results for the second quarter of 2011

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Drivers•by Staff•July 27, 2011

Civil Engineers: Families Will Suffer if Infrastructure Crumbles

The nation's deteriorating surface transportation infrastructure will cost the American economy more than 870,000 jobs, and suppress the growth of the country's Gross Domestic Product by $3.1 trillion by 2020, according to a new report released by the American Society of Civil Engineers

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Drivers•by Staff•July 27, 2011

More Q2 Fleet Financials: Mostly Positive

More fleets announced financial results for the second quarter of 2011 this week. On the whole, the numbers are good, but not everyone is doing well

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Drivers•by Staff•July 27, 2011

Equipment Makers Offer Idea to Fund Highways

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers says it has an idea for a revenue-neutral solution to rebuild and modernize America's interstates without raising the fuel tax

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 27, 2011

Manthey Redmond to Launch U.S. Fuel Economy Initiative

Manthey Redmond, an internal combustion engine designer, will launch a U.S. trucking initiative designed to improve the fuel economy of commercial and industrial trucks across America

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Drivers•by Staff•July 27, 2011

SmartDrive Research Shows Instant Feedback Helps Drivers Save Fuel

The findings of an ongoing study by SmartDrive show that fleets can reduce fuel consumption by employing more fuel-efficient driving techniques, eliminating unnecessary idling and reducing excessive speeds, and that instant driver feedback can help

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 27, 2011

Daimler Trucks, Vans, Contribute to Parent Company's Glowing 2Q Financials

Daimler AG reported its second-quarter earnings were among the best quarterly results in the group's entire history, and its Trucks division saw revenue grow 14%

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•July 27, 2011

NTSB Recommends Rollover/Stability Protection For Tank Trailers

The National Transportation Safety Board says more needs to be done to make tanker trailers less prone to rollovers, including mandatory stability control systems, following its investigation of a 2009 rollover accident involving a tractor and tanker trailer

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 26, 2011

Cummins Reports Record Sales and Earnings in Second Quarter

Cummins reported record sales and earnings for the second quarter on strong growth in nearly every global market

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