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Driversby StaffDecember 13, 2011

FMCSA Proposes Tougher Procedures on Reincarnated Carriers

A new rule proposed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration would make it tougher for carriers that have been sanctioned to reincarnate themselves under a new identity. The agency is proposing to change its procedures in several areas affecting truck lines, intermodal equipment providers, brokers, freight forwards and hazmat proceedings

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Aftermarketby StaffDecember 13, 2011

Maverick Orders 350 Freightliner Cascadias

Maverick Transportation will begin taking delivery of 350 new 2012 and 2013 trucks in the first quarter of 2012. It's also spec'ing automatic tire inflation on all new trailers purchased in 2012

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Aftermarketby StaffDecember 13, 2011

ATA Adds Compli's Enterprise Edition-Trucking as Featured Product

Compli's Enterprise Edition-Trucking, and HR and compliance management solution, has been added to the American Trucking Associations' Business Solutions-featured products list

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Driversby StaffDecember 13, 2011

NGV Global Recommends RFID Verification for CNG Refuelling

The recommendations follow more than 12 months of study on the subject and are outlined in a 66 page Position Paper released by the association last week

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Driversby StaffDecember 12, 2011

Fuel, Oil Prices Fall Again

The national average price of a gallon of diesel dropped nearly 4 cents this week to $3.894, falling for the third week in a row, according to weekly figures from the U.S. Department of Energy

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 12, 2011

'Occupy' Protesters Target Ports

There were protests and even some arrests Monday at West Coast ports as the anti-Wall Street movement hit tried to slow down container traffic

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Aftermarketby StaffDecember 12, 2011

New Pilot Travel Center Opens in Osceola, Iowa

Pilot Flying J has opened a new Pilot Travel Center in Osceola, Iowa, at Exit 34 off Interstate 35

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Aftermarketby StaffDecember 12, 2011

Truckload Turnover Rises for Fourth Straight Quarter

The turnover rate for truckload drivers at large fleets rose to 89% in the third quarter of 2011, the fourth straight quarterly increase, an indication of increased demand and competition for drivers, according to the American Trucking Associations

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 12, 2011

ACT Predicting 252K Class 8 Build for 2011

ACT Research still is predicting 2011 North American Class 8 truck build to wind up at around 252,000, despite some recent good economic news

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Aftermarketby StaffDecember 12, 2011

Seven Dealers Nominated for National Truck Dealer of the Year

Seven commercial truck dealers from the United States and Canada were nominated by their peers for a national industry award presented by the American Truck Dealers and Heavy Duty Trucking magazine

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