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Safety & Complianceby StaffJune 29, 2015

FMCSA Proposes Changes to CSA

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Monday unveiled proposed changes to its Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program, including changing some intervention thresholds to better reflect crash risk.

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Productsby StaffJune 29, 2015

Mid-Roof Option Available on Kenworth Trucks

Kenworth’s 76-inch mid-roof sleeper is now available as an option for the company’s T680 and T880 trucks.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 29, 2015

Sysco Ends Merger Agreement With US Foods

Sysco has terminated its merger with US Foods after the Federal Trade Commission’s request for preliminary injunction to block the deal was granted.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenJune 27, 2015

Senate Advances Pro-Trucking Measures

Before heading out the door on June 26 for an 11-day Congressional recess, the Republican majority in the Senate flexed its political muscle to move forward an array of legislative efforts widely favored if not outright lobbied for by trucking stakeholders.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJune 26, 2015

Waste Management Adds CNG Trucks, Fueling Station in Pa.

Waste Management’s Grand Central Hauling Co. subsidiary has launched 30 compressed natural gas (CNG) collection trucks, along with a public-access CNG fueling station, in Plainfield Township, Pa., the company announced.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJune 26, 2015

Economic Watch: Consumer Sentiment Best in Five Months

American consumers are feeling better about the economy with one measure hitting its highest level since January.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 26, 2015

Oakland Port Tests Sensors to Measure Wait Times

The Port of Oakland has announced that it is testing sensors to measure how long trucks servicing the port are waiting to enter marine terminals.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 26, 2015

GE Capital Survey Forecasts Expanding Trucking Industry

GE Capital has released a national survey of middle-market trucking company executives examining the financial performance, operational issues and economic outlook of trucking businesses.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 26, 2015

GE Capital Fleet Services Uses Verizon for HOS System

GE Capital Fleet Services has announced a contract with Verizon Networkfleet to offer customers an electronic truck-compliance system for the upcoming electronic hours of service regulation requirements.

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Equipmentby StaffJune 26, 2015

Industry Vet Joins Giti Tire Leadership

Giti Tire USA has announced that tire industry veteran John Aben is joining the company as its senior vice president.

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