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Aftermarketby StaffApril 16, 2012

Engs Motor Truck Joins Vipar Heavy Duty

Engs Motor Truck Co., Sparks, Nev., is the newest stockholder to join the Vipar Heavy Duty network of distributors

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Aftermarketby StaffApril 16, 2012

"Faces of Transportation" Photo Contest Open to Public

For the first time, The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials is opening its "Faces of Transportation" photo contest to the general public, in addition to employees of state departments of transportation

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Driversby StaffApril 16, 2012

Diesel Drops the Most Since 2011, Oil Prices Fall After Iran Meeting

This week, fleet operators will get some relief as diesel and gas prices drop. Oil prices also fell this week due to easing tensions over Iran

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Driversby StaffApril 16, 2012

Canada Aligns GHG Emissions Regs with U.S.

Canadian Environment Minister Peter Kent announced Canada's alignment with the U.S. regulations for heavy-duty vehicle and engine greenhouse gas emissions for 2014 and later

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Driversby StaffApril 13, 2012

Part of California's Santa Ana Freeway/I-5 to Close on April 17

The northbound and southbound Santa Ana Freeway (Interstate 5) between Valley View Avenue and Carmenita Road will be fully closed the night of April 17 from 11:45 p.m. to 4 a.m.

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Aftermarketby StaffApril 13, 2012

Motor Power Kenworth Opens New Wyoming Dealership

Motor Power Kenworth opened a new, 27,000-square-foot full service dealership in Casper, Wyo

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 13, 2012

Port Drivers for Toll Group Vote to Unionize

Toll Group in Southern California will now be one of the few U.S. harbor fleets with drivers that are unionized after a 46-15 vote last week to join the Teamsters union. The election was sanctioned by the National Labor Relations Board

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Driversby StaffApril 13, 2012

California Court Says Employers Must Offer 30-Minute Meal Breaks

California trucking companies will be required to give drivers a 30-minute meal period within the first five hours of driving, according to the California Supreme Court's decision in the case of Brinker v. Superior Court.

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Driversby StaffApril 13, 2012

Survey looks at fleet technology preferences

Fleets are increasingly looking at advanced technologies to save on fuel and improve safety and efficiency, and a recent survey of 100 top fleet managers offers some insight into their potential choices

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Driversby StaffApril 13, 2012

Industry Stays Focused on Efficiency as Fuel Costs Rise

With fuel costs rising and a driver shortage creeping up, fleets are still doing all they can to get the most miles out of their trucks, say truckstop executives

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