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Driversby StaffJanuary 26, 2016

Fleet Fined for Firing Driver Who Voiced Safety Concerns

OSHA has fined Brindi Trailer Sales and Services for illegally terminating a driver who brought up safety concerns about his truck.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJanuary 26, 2016

Double Coin Drive Tire Scores SmartWay Verification

The Double Coin RLB450 drive position tire has met the requirements for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Technology Program.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJanuary 26, 2016

Economic Watch: Service Sector Loses Steam, Consumer Confidence Up

The latest reading on the health of the nation’s non-manufacturing/service sector of the economy shows it starting the year with slower growth. A separate report shows consumers aren’t paying much heed to recent volatility in financial markets as Federal Reserve officials begin a two-day meeting.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJanuary 26, 2016

Researchers to Develop Low-NOx NG Engines for California

UK-based Ricardo Inc. says it will partner with the Gas Technology Institute to design the engines to emit fewer NOx emissions while powering medium-duty commercial vehicles.

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Fleet Managementby Denise RondiniJanuary 26, 2016

Economic Outlook Shows Continued Slow Growth in 2016

LAS VEGAS -- The economy is expected to continue to expand at a pace slightly above trends for 2016, according to Bill Strauss, senior economist and economic advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Speaking in Las Vegas at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue Monday, Strauss talked about a number of factors affecting the economy and offered his thoughts on what we can expect for the year ahead.

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Aftermarketby StaffJanuary 26, 2016

Power Heavy Duty Appoints New General Manager

Power Heavy Duty has appointed Mark Iasiello as its new general manager, the organization announced at its annual member meeting during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJanuary 25, 2016

Cheap Oil Drives Down Diesel Price Again

Diesel fuel prices at the pump fell again last week as the consistently low price of oil on the stock market lowered energy costs.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJanuary 25, 2016

Earnings Watch: Swift Beats Expectations, Covenant Numbers Mixed

One of the nation’s largest trucking companies reported improved earnings for the final quarter of last year and beating its expectations for all of 2015 while another publicly held fleet's latest three-month numbers failed to live up to its annual performance.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 25, 2016

CRST Acclaimed for Leadership Program

CRST International has been named a Top 10 Best Private Company for Leaders by Chief Executive magazine.

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Aftermarketby StaffJanuary 25, 2016

HDA Truck Pride Partners on Aftermarket Telematics

HDA Truck Pride has partnered with trucking telematics and fleet management solutions company iMatics to produce an aftermarket telematics program designed to help fleets and independent repair facilities.

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