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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 6, 2016

Hendrickson Websites Optimized for Mobile Devices

Hendrickson has incorporated responsive design into its website portfolio, allowing the pages to be viewed and interacted with on a variety of different screen sizes and types.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJanuary 6, 2016

Spot Freight Rates Up from Last Week, Way Down from Year Ago

Average rates for flatbeds and reefers on the spot freight market ticked slightly higher during the final week of 2015 and first two days of this year compared to the week before, according to DAT Solutions and its load boards.

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Driversby StaffJanuary 5, 2016

TravelCenters of America Offers Driver-Focused Fitness Options

TravelCenters of America is offering a selection of fitness, food and wellness options aimed guiding drivers toward a healthier lifestyle.

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Driversby David CullenJanuary 5, 2016

CRST Seeks Driver-In-Front-Seat Training Exemption

FMCSA is seeking comment on an exemption sought by CRST from the rule that requires the holder of a commercial learner's permit to always be accompanied by a commercial driver's license holder seated in the front seat while the CLP holder performs behind-the-wheel training on the road.

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Driversby StaffJanuary 5, 2016

Trucks Cited for Size/Weight During Safe Driver Week

Vehicle size and weight violations topped the list of the most common warnings and citations given during CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week late last year.

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Aftermarketby StaffJanuary 5, 2016

Fyda Freightliner Dealer Group to Expand in Ohio

Truck dealer group Fyda Freightliner has started construction of a full-service Freightliner and Western Star dealership in Zanesville, Ohio, slated to open in April 2016.

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Equipmentby StaffJanuary 5, 2016

Daimler Announces Cuts at North Carolina Truck Plant

Daimler Trucks North America plans to lay off more than 900 people at its Freightliner plant in North Carolina, according to published reports, an action expected to be temporary as the company adjusts to expectations of a softer year for truck sales.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 5, 2016

Land-Air Express of New England Put Out of Service by FMCSA

CORRECTED -- Land-Air Express of New England may reopen this week after being placed out of service by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Dec. 29. The out of service order apparently resulted from an unsatisfactory audit in early November. As of Tuesday, the less-than-truckload company was awaiting the go-ahead to resume operations.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJanuary 4, 2016

Diesel Prices Fall to End the Year

The price of on-highway diesel fuel and regular gasoline dropped slightly in the last week of 2015, capping off a year marked by falling energy prices.

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Aftermarketby StaffJanuary 4, 2016

Georgia Aftermarket Parts Provider Joins HDA Truck Pride

Georgia–based Truck Parts Warehouse has joined HDA Truck Pride, expanding the network’s presence in the state.

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