ACT says yellow lights flashing for commercial vehicle industry
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s (ACT) latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook, yellow lights continue to flash for the U.S.
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Oregon truck driver finds himself in middle of state, federal battle over legality of his load of ‘industrial hemp’
Oregon truck driver Denis Palamarchuk, 36, of Portland, Oregon, has found himself in the middle of a state/federal fight over whether the “industrial hemp” he
Ohio state transportation director warns of road funding crisis
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s road maintenance and infrastructure are facing an “impending crisis” unless more funding is provided for those types of projects, according to
Intersection of I-95, N.J. SR 4, back on top as most congested bottleneck
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Transportation Research Institute Tuesday released its annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America and for the
Price of gallon of on-highway diesel remains steady at $2.966
WASHINGTON — For the second time in three weeks, the average on-highway price of a gallon of diesel remained flat, according to the Energy Information
New England Motor Freight files for bankruptcy, ending operations
ELIZABETH, N.J. — New England Motor Freight (NEMF) Monday said the company and 10 related entities have voluntarily filed for relief under Chapter 11 of
The Trucker News Channel Episode #038
In this episode we cover… – Road Safe America wants speed limiters – Cattle hauler avoids icy river – Preview to Black Smoke Matters This
Just back up until it sounds expensive!
A fine example on how not to turn around.
Jacobs, Hino partner for engine brake on 2020 Hino XL Series trucks
BLOOMFIELD, Conn. — Jacobs Vehicle Systems,a manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, has launched a compression release engine
WABCO unveils brand, product, technical service platform
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — WABCO Holdings, a global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies designed to improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity
Long-term lane closures on I-440 in Nashville
Long-term lane closures on I-440 in Nashville will begin March 1, 2019. The number of travel lanes will be reduced for the remainder of the
Dana launches total cost of ownership calculator
MAUMEE, Ohio — Dana Inc. has launched its total cost of ownership calculator for the commercial-vehicle market. Fleets and independent operators can utilize this calculator
Yea, that will hold a load just fine.
Some foolishness you have to see to believe. Turn up your speakers and enjoy.
House T and I Ranking Member Sam Graves says VMT program is best way to address trust fund shortfall
WASHINGTON — Acknowledging that before President Donald Trump and Congress can work together to develop an infrastructure plan, the Highway Trust Fund shortfall must be
ATRI study shows impact of e-commerce on trucking
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Transportation Research Institute Wednesday released an analysis of the impacts that emerging e-commerce trends are having on the trucking industry,
Preliminary Class 8 order numbers show 26 percent decline in January
Preliminary North America Class 8 net order data booking down 26 percent in January, according to two North American firms that track and analyze such
Bendix opens new Technical Center in Monterrey, Mexico
MONTERREY, NL, Mexico — Expanding its global engineering capabilities, Bendix (Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC) Wednesday held a grand
Trucker chooses ditch over hitting stopped cop
This video was captured in West Hanover Township, Pennsylvania when police were investigating a prior shooting death near mile marker 75 on I-81. Traffic had
Average on-highway price of gallon of diesel up one tenth of a penny
WASHINGTON — The average on-highway gallon of diesel was up one tenth of one cent to $2.966 for the week ending February 4, according to the
Watch I-59/20 bridge fall in planned implosion
Contractors detonated controlled explosive devices around the columns for the old ramp leading from U.S. 31/280 to I-59/20 Southbound, toward Tuscaloosa, sending the old ramp