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Equipmentby StaffSeptember 28, 2018

Mack Anthem Helps Raise Money in Trucking For a Cure Convoy

A Mack Anthem model participated in the recent Trucking For a Cure annual truck convoy to raise money in support of the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Driversby StaffSeptember 28, 2018

Driver Strike Planned for California Port Truckers

Port truck drivers plan to strike on Oct. 1 to protest the practice of employing truck drivers as independent contractors instead of as full employees at California ports.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffSeptember 28, 2018

Major Trailer Makers Score Top Underride Guard Rating

IIHS has awarded its top underride guard rating to Great Dane, Hyundai Translead, Manac, Stoughton Trailers, Strick Trailers, Utility Trailer Manufacturing, Vanguard National Trailer, and Wabash National, representing 80% of trailers on the road.

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Fleet Managementby StaffSeptember 28, 2018

FTR Debuts New Freight-Forecasting Platform

FTR has added Intermodal Dash software to its newly released Intel•cast freight-forecasting platform.

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Equipmentby John G. SmithSeptember 28, 2018

Kenworth Launches Long-Hood Conventional W990

Inspired by the W900, Kenworth has re-imagined the classic truck in the new long-hood conventional W990.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffSeptember 27, 2018

California Port Tightens Clean Air Standards for Trucks

The Ports of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach in Southern California will require all newly registered trucks servicing terminals at either port to be model year 2014 or newer as of Oct. 1.

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Safety & Complianceby Stephane BabcockSeptember 27, 2018

Expert to Show Marijuana’s Effect on the Brain While Driving

With more and more states allowing for either medicinal and recreational marijuana sales, many fleets are beginning to show concern about whether or not they need to keep a closer eye on their drivers.

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Fleet Managementby StaffSeptember 27, 2018

Former Pilot Flying J President Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Prison

Mark Hazelwood, former president of Pilot Flying J, has been sentenced to 12 1/2 years in federal prison for his role in a fuel-rebate scam that defrauded trucking companies of millions of dollars.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffSeptember 27, 2018

Volvo Trucks to Bring All-Electric Truck Here in 2020

Volvo Trucks will demonstrate an all-electric truck in California next year with plans to bring it to market in North America in 2020.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenSeptember 27, 2018

Aviation Bill Sailing on Without Trucking Rest-Break Rider

Yet again, lobbying efforts to insert language that would once and for all keep states from preempting federal motor-carrier regulations into other legislation have fallen short on Capitol Hill.

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