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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 24, 2014

Kenworth Celebrates Millionth Truck Delivery

Kenworth celebrated the delivery of its one millionth truck to TransAm Trucking of Lathe, Kan. The 91 year-old company held a ceremony to celebrate the milestone at the Kenworth assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio.

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Safety & Complianceby Oliver PattonDecember 23, 2014

The Year's Top Trucking Stories from Washington

The political slugfest over the 34-hour restart dominated the news from Washington, D.C., in the second half of 2014, but that obscure provision of the hours of service rule is not nearly as important as other developments during the year.

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Driversby StaffDecember 23, 2014

New TA Truckstop Opens In Alabama

TravelCenters of America expanded its network of truckstops with the opening of a new TA in Lincoln, Ala., located at Interstate 20 exit 168.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 23, 2014

No Headline News E-news Christmas Day

In order for our staff to spend time with their families this holiday, there will be no Headline News e-newsletter on Christmas Day. On December 26, we'll send a special version of the newsletter.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffDecember 23, 2014

Sidewall Blisters Prompt CMA Trailer Tire Recall

China Manufacturers Alliance is recalling certain Bluestar LQ225 size 8-14.5 low platform trailer tires manufactured Feb. 24, 2013, to Aug. 9, 2014.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 23, 2014

Toyo Tires Prepares for 70th Anniversary

Toyo is getting ready to celebrate its upcoming 70th anniversary in August 2015, with a special logo and new Japanese headquarters.

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Maintenanceby StaffDecember 23, 2014

Marangoni Facility Produces 4 Millionth Tread

Marangoni Tread North America manufactured the company’s 4 millionth tread at its Madison, Tennessee, facility.

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Maintenanceby StaffDecember 23, 2014

Michelin Updates Dealer Locator App

Michelin Americas Truck Tires upgraded its dealer locator app, offering drag and drop capability, type ahead functionality, more search options and one-click access to all key dealer information.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeDecember 23, 2014

Economic Watch: GDP Wows, Durable Goods Decrease

The value of the production of goods and services in the U.S. during the third quarter of the year increased at an annual rate of 5%, according to a third estimate from the U.S. Commerce Department.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 23, 2014

West Coast Ports Seek Federal Mediator in Labor Talks

The Pacific Maritime Association, which represents employers at America’s 29 West Coast ports, on Monday asked for federal mediation in its contract negotiations with the International Longshore & Warehouse Union.

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