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Equipmentby StaffMarch 18, 2020

Eaton Cummins Introduces Endurant XD Heavy-Duty Transmission

Eaton Cummins has introduced its Endurant XD series of high-performance automated transmissions designed for on-highway applications with high gross combined weight ratings.

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FMCSA Expands Coronavirus Hours-of-Service Exemptions

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration added fuel and other items to an expanded national emergency declaration to provide hours-of-service regulatory relief to commercial vehicle drivers transporting emergency relief in response to the nationwide coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffMarch 17, 2020

Illinois Authorizes 88,000-pound Trucks Assisting with Emergency Response/Relief

In an effort to support emergency relief efforts in response to the coronavirus outbreak, Illinois is allowing 88,000 pounds (or an additional 10% above legal loads on fewer axles) for trucks assisting with emergency relief.

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Driversby Jack RobertsMarch 17, 2020

Truck Stops Step Up to Serve Drivers During COVID-19 Outbreak

Truck stops around the country are taking measures to ensure cleanliness and sanitation during the Coronavirus outbreak and keep truckers rolling with vital supplies and consumer goods.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 17, 2020

Amazon Prioritizes Getting Shipments Related to COVID-19 into Fulfillment Centers

Amazon is “temporarily prioritizing products coming into its fulfillment centers” through April 5 to focus on household staples and medical supplies in high demand due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 epidemic.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 16, 2020

Mack 85,000-pound Tandem Axles Available

Mack Trucks recently introduced the Mack S852, an 85,000-lb. gross axle weight rating of its proprietary tandem drive axles, which is available for order now.

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Safety & Complianceby John G. SmithMarch 16, 2020

Trucking Not Hindered by New Covid-19 Border Restrictions

The Canada-U.S. border has been tightened in the fight against the Covid-19 virus, but remains open for the business of trucking between the two countries.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffMarch 16, 2020

FMCSA Postpones Truck Safety Summit

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is postponing its Truck Safety Summit public meeting originally scheduled for March 19 in Washington, D.C.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 13, 2020

HDTX Among Events Postponed Due to COVID-19

Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange has been postponed from its original May dates to Nov. 16-18, 2020, due to concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 13, 2020

Bendix Wingman Fusion Now Available on New Kenworth Trucks

Bendix Wingman Fusion advanced driver assistance system with an enhanced feature set is now available for order on select new Kenworth heavy- and medium-duty trucks.

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