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Safety & Complianceby StaffAugust 10, 2012

Virginia Tech Studying Electronic Logs

The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute is studying the safety records of drivers and fleets that have been using electronic onboard recorders to comply with federal hours of service requirements to see if they improve safety and compliance

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Aftermarketby StaffAugust 10, 2012

Internet Radio Show Extends Reach of TCA's Highway Angel Program

The Truckload Carriers Association's 15-year-old Highway Angels program is getting a boost from the Internet-based radio show hosted by country music singer and official Highway Angel spokesperson Lindsay Lawler

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Driversby StaffAugust 10, 2012

Expect Nighttime Lane Closures on I-44 in Joplin, Mo.

Reconstruction of the interchange at Interstate 44 and Range Line Road in Joplin, Mo. (Mile Marker 8) begins this week and will result in some nighttime lane closures

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Driversby StaffAugust 10, 2012

Frito-Lay Rolls Out More Electric Delivery Trucks in California

California is now home to the largest fleet of Frito-Lay electric delivery trucks

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Safety & Complianceby StaffAugust 10, 2012

Top Commercial Vehicle Inspectors Honored

More than 50 commercial vehicle inspectors showed off their skills last week in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's North American Inspectors Championship

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Aftermarketby StaffAugust 9, 2012

Massachusetts Right to Repair Bill Excludes Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick recently signed the state's Right to Repair legislation. The Right to Repair Coalition says it is the first-of-its-kind in the country, and will serve as a model for other states. However, the new law exempts vehicles over 10,000 pounds

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Driversby StaffAugust 9, 2012

EPA's Navistar Proposal Up for Final Review

The Environmental Protection Agency is close to releasing a revised proposal on whether or not Navistar International can pay penalties on engines that don't meet clean air standards. The proposed rule, which still is under wraps, is awaiting final review at the White House Office of Management and Budget

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Aftermarketby StaffAugust 9, 2012

GreenMan Technologies Announces Name Change to American Power Group Corporation

GreenMan Technologies Inc. has changed its name to American Power Group Corp

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Aftermarketby StaffAugust 9, 2012

DTNA Expects 2012 Growth in Vocational, Natural Gas, Exports

While 2012 may look a little sluggish compared to 2011, Mark Lampert, senior vice president-sales and marketing for Daimler Trucks North America, sees plenty of growth opportunity ahead this year

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Driversby StaffAugust 9, 2012

Freightliner Trucks Launches Online Drivers' Resource Center

Freightliner Trucks has opened a new online community for drivers, owner-operators and fleet managers offering a wealth of industry resources in a single location

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