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Safety & Complianceby StaffMarch 25, 2013

FMCSA Orders Two Carriers, One Driver to Cease Operating

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration last week ordered two trucking companies and one driver to stop operating as imminent hazards to public safety. The orders were triggered by flagrant disregard for hours of service and other safety regulations.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeMarch 22, 2013

Navistar's Clarke Talks Change, Opportunity, Turnaround

In his first official outing as Navistar International's new president and COO, Troy Clarke jumped right in Friday morning by assuring the audience of supplier executives that "Navistar's not going anywhere but up."

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Aftermarketby StaffMarch 22, 2013

Volvo Takes Multi-Faceted Approach to Maximizing Uptime

Ongoing Volvo dealer investments continue to improve Volvo's dealer network, while new technology features also help improve uptime.

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Driversby Oliver PattonMarch 21, 2013

Legislators Push FMCSA to Reconsider Hours Deadline Decision

Transportation legislators in the Senate and House are pressing Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration chief Anne Ferro to reconsider her decision not to postpone the effective date of the hours of service rule.

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Fleet Managementby Kate HarlowMarch 21, 2013

Goodyear Names 30th Highway Hero: Jason Harte

A truck driver who rescued a family of six from a smashed minivan has been named the 30th Goodyear Highway Hero.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 21, 2013

East Manufacturing Celebrates 50,000 Trailer Manufactured

East is celebrating its 50,000 trailer from its manufacturing plant in Randolph, Ohio.

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Driversby Evan LockridgeMarch 21, 2013

Volvo Unveils New Heavy Haul Truck, Engine Ratings, Disc Brake, Suspension, More

Volvo Trucks Thursday at the Mid-America Trucking Show introduced the VNX, a heavy-haul, high-performance model designed for extreme gross weight applications. The company also said it’s making the I-Shift the standard transmission on all trucks and made a number of other announcements.

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Productsby StaffMarch 21, 2013

Hendrickson Launches UltiMaax Advanced Severe-Duty Rubber Suspension

Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems officials announced the introduction of UltiMaax, the next generation in severe-duty rubber suspensions to the North and South American markets.

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Productsby StaffMarch 21, 2013

Hendrickson Introduces “Shockless” Air Suspension: ZMD Ride Technology

Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems launched Zero-Maintenance Damping ride technology at a MATS press event, and the technology is available exclusively through Hendrickson beginning the first quarter of 2013.

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Driversby Oliver PattonMarch 21, 2013

House Leaders Ask LaHood to Delay HOS Rule for Three Months

A bipartisan group of House transportation leaders is asking Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to postpone the effective date of the new hours of service rule.

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