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Safety & Complianceby StaffDecember 8, 2015

NHTSA Proposes More Effective Rear Impact Guards

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed rules that would require “more robust” rear impact guards on trailers and semitrailers. The stronger guards would remain effective at up to 35 mph – compared to 30 mph for current guards.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffDecember 8, 2015

Fuel Prices Lowest of the Year

Diesel and gasoline prices dropped again in the first week of December, setting new lows for the year, according to the latest numbers from the Energy Department.

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Aftermarketby StaffDecember 8, 2015

ConMet Named Top Performer by Paccar

Consolidated Metco has been recognized as a top performer by Paccar as part of its Supplier Performance Management Program for 2015.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffDecember 7, 2015

Fiat-Chrysler Invests Heavily in CNG Truck-Fleet Conversion

Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles is investing $40 million in FCA Transport to convert its fleet of 179 parts-haulers to run on compressed natural gas.

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Equipmentby StaffDecember 7, 2015

Mitsubishi Fuso Names New Marketing Manager

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America has named Bryan C. Allen its new marketing manager, responsible for the company’s dealer and end-user marketing programs.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 7, 2015

Trucking Industry Pledges Support for Wreaths Across America

Several trucking associations, businesses and fleets have pledged support this holiday season for Wreaths Across America, a non-profit organization that lays wreaths on the graves of veterans at locations around the nation.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 7, 2015

Fleet Innovators Nominations Deadline Extended to Dec. 11

Nominations for Heavy Duty Trucking’s 2016 Truck Fleet Innovators have been extended to Dec. 11.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 7, 2015

Vigillo Keeping CSA Scores Available via Carrier Select

Vigillo has announced that Carrier Select, the company’s carrier selection tool for freight brokers, shippers and insurance providers, will continue to provide CSA scores that its carrier customers can opt-in to share.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenDecember 4, 2015

FMCSA Removes CSA Data from Public View

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced that, as of Dec. 4, it has removed "much of" the CSA data that had previously been visible to the public on the FMCSA website.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 4, 2015

Evel Knievel Show Truck on Display for the Holidays

Mack Trucks is celebrating the holidays by featuring Evel Knievel’s show truck “Big Red” at the Mack Trucks Historical Museum on three consecutive Saturdays in December.

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