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Fuel Smartsby StaffAugust 25, 2014

Average Diesel Cost Falls to Lowest Price in More Than a Year

There seems to be no letting up when it comes to recent declines in the average price of on-highway diesel, with it hitting its lowest level since July 2013.

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Driversby StaffAugust 25, 2014

Judge Rules Vicarious Liability Applies in Lawsuit Against Carrier

What one media outlet calls a “landmark decision” by a federal court pushes aside a nearly decade-long federal protection for vehicle leasing companies. It's expected to affect trucking companies whose owner-operators are involved in accidents when certain leasing arrangements are used.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 25, 2014

Section of Delaware I-495 Fully Reopen

The northbound lanes of I-495 through Wilmington have been reopened following the successful realignment of the bridge spanning the Christina River.

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Aftermarketby StaffAugust 25, 2014

Two Upper Midwest Parts Distributors Team up Under Auto Value Name

Two automotive and truck parts distributors in the Upper Midwest, Automotive Parts Headquarters and United Auto Supply, are joining forces.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeAugust 25, 2014

Economic Watch: New Home Sales Fall During July

New home sales in the U.S. declined in July, according to the Commerce Department, falling for the second month in a row and hitting a four-month low.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffAugust 25, 2014

IdleAir Continuing Growth with Truckstop, Dedicated Terminal Facilities

Truckstop electrification services provider IdleAir reports it continues to grow its number of locations since reopening under a new owner about four years ago.

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Driversby StaffAugust 25, 2014

Progressive Announces Trucking Hero Contest

Progressive Insurance announced its third annual Real Life Trucking Contest to recognize unsung heroes in the transportation industry.

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Productsby Tom BergAugust 25, 2014

Ram Makes New ‘Best-in-Class’ Claims for HD Pickups

Ram Truck has hopped ahead of competitors with new torque and payload ratings for its 2015-model Heavy Duty pickups, and continues the highest mpg claim in light-duty pickups with its V-6 EcoDiesel, according to the division’s top executive.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 25, 2014

Minimizer Celebrating 30 Years

Thirty years ago, Lorraine Kruckeberg backed her vehicle over a Rubbermaid trash can, inspiring her husband Dick Kruckeberg to invent heavy-duty poly truck fenders.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffAugust 22, 2014

FMCSA Names Acting Administrator

As Anne Ferro wraps up her time as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration this week, the agency has named the agency's chief counsel, Scott Darling, to serve as acting administrator until a permanent administrator can be named.

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