Western Star introduces new aerodynamic roof fairing
PORTLAND, Ore. — A new roof fairing is now available for Western Star 5700XE 82-inch ultra-high roof sleeper models. The roof fairing maximizes aerodynamics for
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Volvo Trucks to demonstrate Volvo VNR electric models in 2019, commercialize in 2020
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks said Wednesday that it would introduce all-electric Volvo VNR regional-haul demonstrators in California next year, operating in distribution, regional-haul and
The Trucker News Channel Episode #030
In this episode we cover… Semi spills chicken waste on first responders Doc arrested for false driver medical records Insane loading skills.
Survey finds nearly half of Philadelphia area drivers read texts, e-mails while driving
PHILADELPHIA — Mobile devices continue to distract drivers in the greater Philadelphia area, according to a survey recently commissioned by The Travelers Institute, the public
Decline in cost of gas offsets pricier freight trucking services
WASHINGTON — U.S. wholesale prices barely rose last month as a sharp decline in the cost of gas offset pricier freight trucking services and mobile
Weaker spot market indicates ‘muted’ holiday freight peak
PORTLAND, Ore. — The national average spot van rate increased 6 cents to $2.14/mile during the week ending December 8 although demand for trucks was
All Class 8 OEMs to exhibit at North American Commercial Vehicle Show in October
ATLANTA — The North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NAVC Show) a biennial B2B trucking industry trade show that focuses on the needs of fleet owners,
On-highway average diesel price slips 4.6 cents to $3.161 a gallon
For the eighth week in a row Monday, average on-highway diesel prices fell, ending up at $3.161 a gallon compared with $3.207 last week, a
Interstates need overhaul; reports calls for 20-year plan
WASHINGTON — The future of the U.S. Interstate Highway System is threatened by a persistent and growing backlog of structural and operational deficiencies and by
Schneider honored with New North Workplace Excellence Award
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Excellence at work isn’t only an expectation for Schneider associates. It’s a framework for them to succeed. The Excellence@Work initiative is
Bendix tech tips: Bumper to bumper winter prep
ELYRIA, Ohio — Technically, no, winter’s not here yet. But in the practical sense, the season’s dropping temperatures, snow and ice are already impacting large
Demand for vans, reefers on spot market especially strong
PORTLAND, Ore. — Demand for vans and refrigerated trucks on the spot truckload freight market was exceptionally strong during the week ending December 1, according
Class 8 truck orders subside in November
Two companies that analyze truck orders have reported the torrid pace of the past few months subsided in November. According to ACT Research, preliminary North
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, some of this stuff is getting redundant
Oh, man, it’s column time again. You know what? I’m going to have to be straight with you. There isn’t a darned thing I feel
The Trucker News Channel Episode #029
In this episode we cover… A different kind of smokie walks into a police station. New guidance for not disrupting truckers while they sleep. TBS
USA Truck rebrands to focus on comprehensive capacity solutions
VAN BUREN, Ark. —USA Truck, a capacity solutions provider headquartered in Van Buren, Arkansas, has updated its branding as “USAT Capacity Solutions.” The new branding
ACT outlook predicts Class 8 production to continue growth trend into 2019
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to the recently released N.A. Commercial Vehicle On-Highway Engine Outlook published by ACT Research and Rhein Associates, Class 8 production is
Diesel prices slide 7th straight week to $3.207
Although oil prices jumped Monday, December 3 amid talk that OPEC will cut production, it wasn’t soon enough to keep diesel prices from slipping for
Tariff tensions shadow U..S, Canada, Mexico trade pact signing
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — President Donald Trump teamed up with the leaders of Canada and Mexico on Friday to sign a revised North American trade
New Jacobs system helps eliminate cabin shake during start-up, shutdown
BLOOMFIELD, Conn. — Jacobs Vehicle Systems has introduced Active Decompression Technology (ADT) that enables heavy-duty commercial vehicles to benefit from an engine stop-start system and