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Aftermarket•by Staff•September 19, 2011

TMW Exec Looks to Future in Giving Fleets Insights into Operations

As TMW Systems continues to expand the depth and breadth of its fleet software offerings, helping fleets improve their operations by better management of information, President and CEO Dave Wangler envisions building something "as cool for trucking" as the ability to "pinch and zoom" on a touchscreen

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Equipment•by Staff•September 18, 2011

Russian Truck Show Highlights Fast-Growing Market

During five days in September, the commercial vehicle show COMTRANS in Russian capital Moscow displayed all possible offerings in this rapidly emerging market from Russian, Western, Japanese and even Chinese manufacturers

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Drivers•by Staff•September 18, 2011

YRC Completes Restructuring

Shareholders of YRC Wordwide Friday voted overwhelmingly in favor of its restructuring

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•September 18, 2011

Truckers Hit by Rocks on 401 in Ontario

On Friday, three truck drivers were pelted with rocks while driving along the 401 near Woodstock, Ontario

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Aftermarket•by Staff•September 16, 2011

Peterbilt Model 386 First Smartway-Designated Alternative Fuel Vehicle

The Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Peterbilt's Model 386 liquefied natural gas (LNG) truck as its first SmartWay-designated alternative fuel vehicle, according to the company

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•September 16, 2011

Georgia Inspections to be Done by State Officials

Georgia is ending a program that has allowed local police departments to inspect commercial vehicles for safety violations, reports an Atlanta TV station

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Aftermarket•by Staff•September 16, 2011

PTDI Recertifies Five Driver Training Courses

Five truck driver training programs that recently received course recertification from the Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI) expect the driver shortage and increased regulations will benefit their programs and the driving public

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Equipment•by Staff•September 16, 2011

Daimler's New Actros for Europe: Will We See Any Tech Here?

Daimler's new Actros heavy-duty truck, the result of a $1.4 billion investment, was launched in Europe with a huge press event that echoed Daimler exec Andreas Renschler's Mid-America Trucking Show comment, "Size matters.

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Drivers•by Staff•September 16, 2011

New Petro Stopping Center in Indiana

TravelCenters of America completed the renovations and rebranding of the newest Petro full-service travel center at Exit 23 off I-70, 1035 West State Road 42, Brazil, Ind

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Drivers•by Staff•September 16, 2011

Congress Clears Highway Program Extension

The Senate yesterday approved, 92 to 6, a measure that will extend the current highway program through next March, clearing the way for final passage

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