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Drivers•by Staff•June 25, 2012

New Trends Help Private Fleets Increase Productivity

Private fleets are taking advantage of new trends and new technology to increase productivity and prepare for the future, says Gary Petty, president and CEO of the National Private Truck Council.

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Drivers•by Staff•June 25, 2012

Diesel Falls for 11th Week in a Row

U.S. diesel and gasoline prices fell for the 11th straight week, falling to 21 cents and 13.7 cents, respectively, below fuel prices from one year ago, according to the Energy Information Administration's weekly fuel update

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Aftermarket•by Staff•June 25, 2012

Bosselman opens 37th Boss Shop in Waynesville, N.C.

Bosselman Boss Truck Shops opened a new location in Waynesville, N.C., at I-40 and NC 209 at 3710 Crabtree Road

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Drivers•by Staff•June 25, 2012

Oregon Launches $4 Million Electric Truck Incentive Program

The Oregon Department of Transportation is launching a $4 million new electric truck buyer incentive program.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•June 25, 2012

Trailer Orders Fall in May

Trailer industry orders softened in May, reports ACT Research Co. Given that orders in May have fallen below April volumes in 10 of the past 12 years, the decline was anticipated

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•June 25, 2012

FMCSA Targets Drug and Alcohol Violations in Two-Week Sweep

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's annual drug and alcohol strike force sweep, held April 30 to May 11, resulted in 287 commercial bus and truck drivers being removed from the roads. More than 128 companies face enforcement actions as a result of the two-week sweep

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Aftermarket•by Staff•June 25, 2012

Pilot Flying J Partners with Truckers to Triathletes

Pilot Flying J is teaming up with Truckers to Triathletes to help professional drivers maintain healthy lifestyles

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Drivers•by Staff•June 25, 2012

Iowa Waives CDL Drive Skills Test for Military Personnel

A new law in Iowa makes it easier for former military personnel to make the switch to a commercial driving career

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Drivers•by Staff•June 25, 2012

YRC Freight to Raise Rates 6.9%

YRC Freight will raise base rates an average of 6.9%, adding to a trend of similar LTL rate hikes.

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Aftermarket•by Staff•June 25, 2012

Debby Causes Florida Flooding, Road Closures

After drenching much of Florida, creating flooding and road closures, it doesn't look like Tropical Storm Debby is going anywhere soon. The slow-moving storm is expected to sit in the Gulf of Mexico for the next few days before making landfall in the Florida panhandle,

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