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Aftermarketby StaffJune 28, 2010

SmartWay Verifies ATS' Aerodynamic System

The Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay program has verified Aerodynamic Trailer Systems' IAS Integrated Automated System to deliver 5.3 percent improvement in fuel efficiency

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Driversby StaffJune 28, 2010

Poll: Education on Driving Around Trucks Is Inadequate

According to a poll conducted by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF), 62.4 percent of Canadian drivers do not believe driver training programs for passenger vehicles provide adequate education about sharing the road with large truck

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Driversby StaffJune 28, 2010

Diesel Drops Slightly After Last Week's Jump

Following last week's jump in the price of diesel, trucking's main fuel fell half a cent this wee

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Aftermarketby StaffJune 28, 2010

Survey: Environmental Benefits Linked to Transportation Tax Support

A survey conducted recently by the Mineta Transportation Institute found that linking a transportation tax to environmental benefits can strongly increase support

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Driversby StaffJune 28, 2010

'Roadability' Rule Takes Effect This Week

The Federal Carrier Motor Safety Administration's "roadability" rule on intermodal container chassis goes into effect June 30

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Driversby StaffJune 25, 2010

YRC Sells Logistics Business to Private Equity Firm

YRC Worldwide has announced it will sell part of its logistics business to Austin Ventures, a private equity investor, for $37 million

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Driversby StaffJune 25, 2010

Con-way Freight Expands Services to Cat Logistics

Less-than-truckload carrier Con-way Freight has expanded its relationship with Caterpillar Logistics Services to provide all LTL freight carriage for Cat Logistics from 27 U.S. states

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Aftermarketby StaffJune 25, 2010

Volvo to Recall 60,000 Trucks For Steering Problem

Volvo Trucks has recalled certain model-year 2001 to 2006 VNL and VNM trucks equipped with TRW sealed drag links

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Driversby StaffJune 25, 2010

Senate Rejects Bill Extending Biodiesel Credit

The Senate has voted down a bill that would have reinstated the $1 per gallon biodiesel tax credit through the end of 2010, among other tax extender

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Driversby StaffJune 25, 2010

California Funds Go to Reducing Diesel Emissions in Busy Corridors

The California Air Resources Board has allocated $200 million in Proposition 1B funds to go towards reducing diesel emissions from trucks, locomotives and harborcraft in the Los Angeles/Inland Empire, Central Valley, Bay Area and San Diego/Border regions

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