Heavy Duty Trucking Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

News

Drivers•by Staff•December 27, 2007

FMCSA Proposes Mandatory Training for CDL Applicants

Individuals seeking new commercial driver's licenses (CDL) would be required to complete both classroom and behind-the-wheel training from an accredited educational program or institution under a proposed rule announced Thursda

Read More →
Aftermarket•by Staff•December 21, 2007

On-board System Expedites Fuel Spill Reports for Fleet

A new on-board spill reporting system for trucks is helping a Bangor, Maine, trucking company avoid a hefty fine for making a late fuel spill incident report, according to Sheldon Cote, the carrier's safety manager

Read More →
Aftermarket•by Staff•December 21, 2007

ATRI, FMCSA Co-Host Online Forum Tuesday

Next Tuesday, the FMCSA and ATRI will co-host another in a series of national online forums that provide peer-to-peer industry insights on safety technologies. The Jan. 8 webinar, which runs from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Safety & Compliance•by Staff•December 21, 2007

Nominees Sought for 'Saved by the Belt' Award

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has launched its "Saved by the Belt" Award Program to recognize commercial motor vehicle drivers who have buckled up and whose lives were saved or injuries significantly reduce

Read More →
Safety & Compliance•by Staff•December 21, 2007

CVSA Launches Operation Safe Driver

To curb the number of deadly crashes on the nation's most dangerous highways, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), in partnership with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), has launched Operation Safe Driver

Read More →
Aftermarket•by Staff•December 21, 2007

Bandag Celebrates 50th Anniversary by Being Charitable

Bandag (Bridgestone Bandag LLC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary and commemorating this milestone at local celebrations honoring the half-century-old vision of Roy J. Carver, Bandag's founder.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Aftermarket•by Staff•December 21, 2007

Micro Loans Finance Fuel-Saving Truck Upgrades

Long-haul truck drivers can go green, reduce fuel costs and increase profits with an eco-friendly equipment upgrade from EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership and ACCION New York and New Jersey, a nonprofit provider of micro loans for the self-employed

Read More →
Aftermarket•by Staff•December 21, 2007

Bandag Celebrates 50th Anniversary by Being Charitable

Bandag (Bridgestone Bandag LLC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary and commemorating this milestone at local celebrations honoring the half-century-old vision of Roy J. Carver, Bandag's founder.

Read More →
Aftermarket•by Staff•December 20, 2007

TCA Audio Conference Explores 2008 Economic Trends

The Truckload Carriers Association is sponsoring an audio conference from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 17, forecasting economic trends for the new year. The bottom line: The tougher it is to be a trucker today

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Aftermarket•by Staff•December 20, 2007

TCA Hosts Recruitment, Retention Conference in Nashville

The 7th Annual Recruitment & Retention Conference, presented by the Truckload Carriers Association and ACS MultiMedia Advertising, is scheduled Jan. 29 through 31 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel

Read More →