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Fuel Smartsby StaffSeptember 18, 2018

Diesel to Remain Dominant Fuel Type Through 2040

Commercial vehicles are expected to run on diesel fuel through 2040 due to increases in fuel economy, according to new research from IHS Markit.

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Aftermarketby StaffSeptember 18, 2018

Aftermarket Veteran Receives CVSN President's Award

Pete Joy has received the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network President’s Award which recognizes those individuals who have contributed to the heavy-duty aftermarket and promoted and supported the independent aftermarket distributor.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffSeptember 18, 2018

Senate Passes Opioid Bill that Creates Hair Testing Guidelines

American Trucking Associations has praised Senate-passed legislation that, in its current form, includes provisions to create guidelines for drug hair testing.

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Equipmentby StaffSeptember 18, 2018

Trailer Orders Continue to Break Records

Trailer orders in August are expected to exceed projections for the second straight month, showcasing just how hot equipment sales have remained so far in 2018.

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Driversby StaffSeptember 18, 2018

FMCSA Removes Red Tape for Diabetic Truck Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a final rule that makes it easier for individuals with a stable insulin regimen and properly controlled insulin-treated diabetes mellitus to become qualified to operate a commercial vehicle in interstate commerce.

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 18, 2018

Daimler Trucks Touts Technology Advances Ahead of IAA Show

Daimler showed its vision of the future at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show, displaying new technologies and electric trucks, vans, and buses.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenSeptember 18, 2018

Going Up: What’s Driving Trucking Forward

At the FTR Transportation Conference, speaker after speaker attempted to capture just how hard-galloping the economy is and the positive if head-spinning impact that is having on the market for moving freight.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffSeptember 17, 2018

Paccar Recalls Trucks for Missing Check Engine Light Circuits

Paccar has issued a recall affecting several Kenworth truck models due to an improperly connected check engine light that could fail to warn drivers of imminent engine problems.

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Aftermarketby StaffSeptember 17, 2018

Meritor Adds More Authorized Axle Carrier Rebuilders

Meritor has expanded its North American Rebuilder Program for drive axle carriers, adding new authorized rebuilders for the company’s 145, 14X, and 160 products.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffSeptember 14, 2018

CARB Awards $41 Million for Hydrogen Electric Truck Project

The California Air Resources Board has preliminarily awarded $41 million to the Port of Los Angeles to establish network to transport goods throughout southern California using hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks.

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