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Driversby StaffSeptember 18, 2018

FMCSA Removes Red Tape for Diabetic Truck Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a final rule that makes it easier for individuals with a stable insulin regimen and properly controlled insulin-treated diabetes mellitus to become qualified to operate a commercial vehicle in interstate commerce.

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 18, 2018

Daimler Trucks Touts Technology Advances Ahead of IAA Show

Daimler showed its vision of the future at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show, displaying new technologies and electric trucks, vans, and buses.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenSeptember 18, 2018

Going Up: What’s Driving Trucking Forward

At the FTR Transportation Conference, speaker after speaker attempted to capture just how hard-galloping the economy is and the positive if head-spinning impact that is having on the market for moving freight.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffSeptember 17, 2018

Paccar Recalls Trucks for Missing Check Engine Light Circuits

Paccar has issued a recall affecting several Kenworth truck models due to an improperly connected check engine light that could fail to warn drivers of imminent engine problems.

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Aftermarketby StaffSeptember 17, 2018

Meritor Adds More Authorized Axle Carrier Rebuilders

Meritor has expanded its North American Rebuilder Program for drive axle carriers, adding new authorized rebuilders for the company’s 145, 14X, and 160 products.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffSeptember 14, 2018

CARB Awards $41 Million for Hydrogen Electric Truck Project

The California Air Resources Board has preliminarily awarded $41 million to the Port of Los Angeles to establish network to transport goods throughout southern California using hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks.

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Aftermarketby StaffSeptember 14, 2018

Jost International Names Aftermarket Business Development Director

Jost International has promoted Mike Jones to director of aftermarket business development for the fifth wheel manufacturer.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffSeptember 13, 2018

2018 Top Green Fleets Nomination Deadline Extended

Heavy Duty Trucking magazine has extended the deadline to nominate a fleet for the 2018 Top Green Fleets to Sept. 20.

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Driversby StaffSeptember 13, 2018

USA Truck Increases Pay for Regional Drivers

USA Truck announced a pay raise for its regional Class A drivers that ups base pay and expands the long-term pay scale.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffSeptember 13, 2018

Out-of-Service Rates Fall in CVSA Roadcheck Inspection Blitz

June’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck inspection blitz once again placed thousands of vehicles and drivers out-of-service, but at lower rates than last year – except in hours-of-service violations, which were the focus of the event.

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