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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2019

President Trump Hosted by Minnesota Truck Dealer for Tax Discussion

President Trump and senior White House officials met with Bob Nuss of Nuss Truck & Equipment in Burnsville, Minnesota about taxes and the economy and asked for his support of a federal excise tax repeal.

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ProductsApril 11, 2019

Bridgestone Expands Fuel Efficient Truck Tire Lineup

Bridgestone Americas has launched the R284 Ecopia tire, a SmartWay-verified steer tire designed for improved fuel economy and enhanced treadwear.

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Articlesby Jeff KauffmanApril 1, 2019

Commentary: How a Tough Winter Impacted Trucking

Every winter impacts the economy in some way, but this season was especially tough and could have led to a slowdown in truck freight.

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Newsby Jim ParkMarch 18, 2019

Run on Less Seeking 10 Fleets for Regional MPG Event

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency is looking for 10 fleets to take part in its new Run on Less Regional fuel economy demonstration.

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Newsby Denise RondiniJanuary 31, 2019

Economic Growth Ahead at Trend Level, Says Economist at Aftermarket Event

Bill Strauss, senior economist and economic advisor at Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, told aftermarket suppliers that the U.S. economy is likely to keep expanding the next couple of years, albeit at a more-typical pace.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 28, 2019

Goodyear Unveils New Long-Haul Steer Tire

Goodyear says its new Endurance LHS is the company’s best-performing long-haul steer tire ever in terms of miles to removal and fuel economy.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJanuary 18, 2019

Can Wheel Bearing Adjustment Affect Fuel Economy?

We have seen some compelling but anecdotal evidence suggesting that wheel-end tightness can affect fuel economy — sometimes significantly.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2019

Driver Training Delays Could Cost Economy $1.5 Billion Annually

Research released by the Commercial Vehicle Training Association shows that driver skills testing delays are responsible for $1.5 billion in annual economic losses for the U.S. economy.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 9, 2019

Peloton CEO: Platooning Still Shows Promise for Enhanced Fuel Economy

In an exclusive HDT interview, Peloton founder and CEO Josh Switkes responds to news reports that Daimler may not pursue further research in truck platooning technology.

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Articlesby Jeff KauffmanDecember 21, 2018

Commentary: Welcome to the Year of the Consumer

On what should we base a 2019 forecast? Start with what makes up almost 70% of our economy: the U.S. consumer.

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