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Driversby StaffJanuary 26, 2016

TCA and CarriersEdge Announce 20 Best Fleets to Drive For

The Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge have announced the 2016 Best Fleets to Drive For, a listing 20 for-hire trucking companies deemed to be outstanding workplace experiences for employees and truck drivers.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJanuary 26, 2016

Marten Transport Increases Annual Profit Nearly 20 Percent

The trucking company Marten Transport Ltd. (NASDAQ: MRTN) on Tuesday announced slightly lower earnings for the fourth quarter of the year while seeing a 19.8% increase in its annual profit compared to a year earlier.

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Aftermarketby Denise RondiniJanuary 26, 2016

MacKay President Says Distribution is Biggest Change in Aftermarket

Stu MacKay, president of MacKay & Company, took time during the recent Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue to compare today’s aftermarket to that of 1956. What a difference 60 years make.

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Equipmentby StaffJanuary 26, 2016

East Manufacturing Names Reno’s Trailer Sales an Authorized Dealer

East Manufacturing has named Reno’s Trailer Sales in Belle Vernon, Penn., an authorized East Dealer.

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Driversby StaffJanuary 26, 2016

Fleet Fined for Firing Driver Who Voiced Safety Concerns

OSHA has fined Brindi Trailer Sales and Services for illegally terminating a driver who brought up safety concerns about his truck.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJanuary 26, 2016

Double Coin Drive Tire Scores SmartWay Verification

The Double Coin RLB450 drive position tire has met the requirements for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Technology Program.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJanuary 26, 2016

Economic Watch: Service Sector Loses Steam, Consumer Confidence Up

The latest reading on the health of the nation’s non-manufacturing/service sector of the economy shows it starting the year with slower growth. A separate report shows consumers aren’t paying much heed to recent volatility in financial markets as Federal Reserve officials begin a two-day meeting.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJanuary 26, 2016

Researchers to Develop Low-NOx NG Engines for California

UK-based Ricardo Inc. says it will partner with the Gas Technology Institute to design the engines to emit fewer NOx emissions while powering medium-duty commercial vehicles.

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Fleet Managementby Denise RondiniJanuary 26, 2016

Economic Outlook Shows Continued Slow Growth in 2016

LAS VEGAS -- The economy is expected to continue to expand at a pace slightly above trends for 2016, according to Bill Strauss, senior economist and economic advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Speaking in Las Vegas at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue Monday, Strauss talked about a number of factors affecting the economy and offered his thoughts on what we can expect for the year ahead.

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Aftermarketby StaffJanuary 26, 2016

Power Heavy Duty Appoints New General Manager

Power Heavy Duty has appointed Mark Iasiello as its new general manager, the organization announced at its annual member meeting during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week.

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