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Driversby StaffFebruary 27, 2012

Diesel Spikes to More Than $4, Crude Prices Moderate

The average U.S. diesel price is up to $4.051 after a spike of 9 cents, and gas prices increased an average of 13 cents, reports the Energy Information Administration in its weekly Gas and Fuel Update

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Safety & Complianceby StaffFebruary 27, 2012

FMCSA Posts New HOS Examples

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has posted a new document on its website illustrating 20 logbook examples under the new hours of service rule

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Driversby StaffFebruary 27, 2012

First Guard Insurance Announces Fleet Safety Award Winners

Truck insurer First Guard Insurance announced the four winners of its 2011 fleet safety awards

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 27, 2012

Used Truck Prices Up in January as Volumes Slip

Used Class 8 truck price appreciation was prevalent in January sales in the retail and wholesale channels, according to ACT Research

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Aftermarketby StaffFebruary 27, 2012

Pilot Flying J Opens Travel Plaza in St. George, S.C.

Pilot Flying J opened a new travel plaza in St. George, S.C., located at 113 Motel Drive at Exit 77 off Interstate 95 along U.S. Highway 78. The 13,350-square-foot travel center features six gasoline islands, eight diesel

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Aftermarketby StaffFebruary 27, 2012

Work Truck Show in Indianapolis Next Week

The Work Truck Show returns to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis March 6-8. Booth space at the show is sold out, with a record 563 exhibitors displaying Class 1-8 truck chassis, bodies, equipment and components

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Aftermarketby StaffFebruary 27, 2012

Women In Trucking to Host Third Annual "Salute to Women Behind the Wheel"

The Women In Trucking Association will host its third annual "Salute to the Women Behind the Wheel" at the Mid-America Trucking Show on Sat., March 24. Any woman with a commercial driver's license is encouraged to attend, including WIT members and non-members

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Aftermarketby StaffFebruary 27, 2012

DOT Study Proves ROI on Tire Inflation and Pressure Monitoring Systems

A research project recently completed by the U.S. DOT proves that tire inflation systems and tire pressure monitoring systems can help reduce fuel consumption and improve tread life while lowering tire maintenance costs

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 27, 2012

DOT Looking for More Participation in Cross-Border Program

Department of Transportation officials are urging more Mexican companies to apply for the cross-border pilot program that went into effect last fall

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Aftermarketby StaffFebruary 24, 2012

More Recalls Announced for Problematic Bendix Valve

More recalls were announced last week of trucks with Bendix ATR-6 traction relay valves

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