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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 23, 2010

ADS Gears Up For Convention on "Branding Clean Diesel"

The Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS) is gearing up for its 2010 International Convention & Tradeshow, with the theme of "Branding Clean Diesel.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•April 23, 2010

Study Points to Benefits of Sleep Apnea Treatment

A new study points out the benefits of effective treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in truck drivers, including economic, health and safety benefit

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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 23, 2010

First Quarter Results Point to Clearer Skies Ahead

While the first quarter of 2010 still proved to be tough, most carriers were off to a good start this year. Even thought most didn't see significant improvements in the figures, they're not looking back and are hopeful that the rest of 2010 will bring some positive change in their businesses and the freight environment. "We are pleased to have this quarter in the rearview mirror and look forwar

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Drivers•by Staff•April 23, 2010

Arkansas Best Widens First Quarter Loss on Low Freight Levels

The first quarter 2010 was marked by continued weakness in freight levels for Arkansas Best Corporation, with a net loss of $21.4 million, or 85 per share, compared to a net loss of $18.2 million, or 73 per share in the first quarter of 2009

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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 23, 2010

Navistar Drops Suit Against CARB After Deal Reached

Navistar International is no longer suing the California Air Resources Board, after the two made a deal that addresses the issues that prompted the court action

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Drivers•by Staff•April 23, 2010

Covenant Transport Receives Safety Award From California Trucking Association

The California Trucking Association has honored Tennessee-based Covenant Transport with a Fleet Safety Award

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Drivers•by Staff•April 23, 2010

New Legislation in Congress Aimed at Employee Misclassification

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) has introduced legislation in the Senate aimed at preventing workers from being misclassified as independent contractors, which could affect the trucking industry's use of owner-operators and lease operators

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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 22, 2010

FTR: Production Numbers Skewed By Short-Run EPA 2010 Demand

While current production is at strong levels, FTR Associates said most demand is being created by the onset of new EPA-compliant 2010 engines

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Aftermarket•by Staff•April 22, 2010

Ford Promises Fuel-Efficient Powertrains For All 2011 Fleet Vehicles

DEARBORN--All of Ford's 2011-model fleet vehicles will be available with fuel-efficient powertrains, including hybrids, electric, diesel, natural gas, propane and small-displacement gasoline engines

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Drivers•by Staff•April 22, 2010

Not So Fast: NY State Truck Restrictions Not Dead After All

A potential ban on heavy trucks on certain routes in New York's Finger Lakes area has not been completely thrown out, as was previously thought by the New York Motor Truck Association and other stakeholders

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