Road Safe America cites hike in big rig crash deaths, again calls for speed limiters
ATLANTA — Road Safe America Tuesday federal crash data it had analyzed showed that all but six U.S. states had increases in big-rig truck crash
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Rocketail offers ‘next generation’ aerodynamics for rear drag reduction
SAN DIEGO — Rocketail, makers of aerodynamic tail systems for semi-trailers, has launched its Rocketail Wing, what the company calls the next generation rear drag
TCA, CarriersEdge name top 20 Best Fleets to Drive For
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — With a record number of nominees and finalists, the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge have named the 2019 Best Fleets to Drive
Diesel prices break even nationwide, rising slightly on East Coast
The average price for a gallon of diesel nationwide didn’t budge for the week ending January 28, holding at $2.965, according to the U.S. Energy
Class 8 NG sales down 23 percent YTD through November
COLUMBUS, Ind. — U.S. and Canadian Natural Gas Class 8 truck retail sales rose 13 percent in 2017, but shed 23 percent year-to-date through November
Nebraskan Trey Mytty named ATD Dealer of the Year
By CHARLES CYRILL ATD/NADA Director of Public Relations SAN FRANCISCO — Trey Mytty, president and CEO of Truck Center Companies in Omaha, Nebraska, has named
New aftermarket friction joins Bendix brake lineup
ELYRIA, Ohio — The Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake (BSFB) is adding the new Bendix BA235 air disc brake pad kit to its aftermarket portfolio. It’s
Truck dealers form coalition with goal of repealing federal excise tax
By CHARLES CYRILL ATD/NADA Director of Public Relations SAN FRANCISCO — The American Truck Dealers (ATD) has formed a new coalition of industry stakeholders who
11 tractor-trailers slide off Highway 36 in northeast Missouri
11 tractor-trailers slide off Highway 36 in northeast Missouri.
Bendix Spicer launches reman air disc brake calipers
ELYRIA, Ohio — Air disc brake adoption for tractors and trailers continues to escalate across North America. Mileage, life and safety expectations are high for
Truckers Against Trafficking reveals “Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680
WASHINGTON — In coordination with National Human Trafficking Awareness month, Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) unveiled its 2019 Everyday Heroes Kenworth T680 at a news conference
Eaton announces improved aftermarket portal and e-commerce website
GALESBURG, Mich. — Power management company Eaton has launched its aftermarket portal and e-commerce platform for its heavy-duty truck aftermarket product portfolio. The new platform
Opinion: There’ll be driverless trucks on highways when general population accepts driverless cars
By Don Ake Vice President, Commercial Vehicles FTR Transportation Intelligence The question I get asked the most by people inside, and outside, the industry is:
Expediter Services to launch Success In Trucking Expo in June
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Expediter Services (ES), a provider of capacity solutions and ownership opportunities within the trucking industry, will present the inaugural Success In Trucking
FTR November Shippers Conditions Index moves into positive territory
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Continued softening in rates and lowering fuel prices contributed to FTR’s Shippers Condition Index (SCI) for November moving from negative territory to
The Trucker News Channel Episode #035
In this episode we cover… – Hot chocolate spills on highway. – Class 8 truck sales biggest this century. – New York state ELD snafu.
Drivewyze to begin bypass service in Ontario March 1
LONDON, Ontario, Canada — In a press event held in London, Ontario, the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) said inspection station bypass, through Drivewyze,
Distracted driving cellphone interactions up 57 percent in last 4 years in Virginia
ARLINGTON, Va. — Virginia drivers observed in a 2018 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) roadside survey were 57 percent more likely to be manipulating
Survey: Driver pay will need to approach $100K to make significant impact on turnover
TULSA, Okla. — Driver pay will have to approach $100,000 before compensation will have a significant impact on driver turnover. So say the results of
Aiming to add 900 drivers, Walmart increases pay average to $87,500 in first year
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart says it needs to add 900 truck drivers to its fleet during 2019 and is willing to pay to get them