Heavy Duty Trucking Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

News

Driversby StaffApril 28, 2010

ODFL Income Up on Extended Equipment Life

Old Dominion Freight Line said income and revenue were up during the first quarter 2010, the result of a reduction in depreciation expense as the useful life of the carrier's equipment was extended

Read More →
Safety & Complianceby StaffApril 28, 2010

Prime Slices Rollover and Run-Off-Road Accidents By 62 Percent

Using Iteris' AutoVue Lane Departure Warning system over the last four years, Prime has reduced rollover and run-off-road accidents by more than 62 percen

Read More →
Aftermarketby StaffApril 28, 2010

CVSA, CITA Pledge to Share Information

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee to exchange information and experience on vehicle safety inspections with their respective members

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Driversby StaffApril 27, 2010

Seniors Voice Support of 'Right to Repair' Act

The 60 Plus Association has voiced its support of the "Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act." The association said the bill would benefit senior consumers by opening up increased competition in the auto repair industry

Read More →
Aftermarketby StaffApril 27, 2010

DTNA Boasts 10,000 New Orders For SCR Vehicles

Daimler Trucks North America said it has reached 10,000 new orders for vehicles equipped with selective catalytic reduction emissions technolog

Read More →
Aftermarketby StaffApril 27, 2010

MEMA Hosts Ride and Drive on Capitol Hill

The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) hosted its fourth Ride and Drive event for members of Congress and Congressional staff at the base of the U.S. Capitol Tuesday

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Driversby StaffApril 27, 2010

FMCSA Sets New State Registration Fees

In a final rule posted yesterday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration set new state registration fees that are higher than current fees but lower than what the agency proposed last year

Read More →
Aftermarketby StaffApril 27, 2010

Tonnage Index At Highest Level Since 2008

The American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rebounded in March following February's revised 0.3 percent drop

Read More →
Aftermarketby StaffApril 27, 2010

Werner Takes Fuel Efficiency Message to Employees on Earth Day

On Earth Day last Thursday, 600 employees of Werner Enterprises lined up outside its Omaha, Neb., headquarters to get educated on the company's sustainability initiatives and strategies. The goal of the event was to keep employees of the truckload carrier up to speed on what Werner is doing to improve efficiencies and to get employees involved. "The more you tell them about what you're doing, the more they want to get involved,

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Driversby StaffApril 27, 2010

Pennsylvania Inspects Trucks on Rural, Non-Interstate Roads

During a one-day enforcement effort conducted on April 21, the Pennsylvania State Police placed 219 trucks and 31 drivers out of service

Read More →