Trucking companies are planning to add trailers and capacity as the driver shortage continues, according to a new survey.
August 13, 2015Business, Equipment
Study Shows Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires Aid Fuel Efficiency, Reduce Cost
A new study finds that tires designed with low rolling resistance are a worthwhile investment because they save a significant amount of fuel and cost about the same as tires that are not designed for low rolling resistance.
August 17, 2015Business, Equipment
Senate Panel OKs Tax Relief For Equipment, Alt Fuels
Senate Finance Committee members agreed on a broad package of tax-extension provisions before leaving the capital for summer break, including those important to trucking.
August 17, 2015Business, Logistics, Equipment
Trucking Companies Plan to Add Trailers as Drivers Remain Scarce
Business, Equipment
BF Goodrich Announces Recall of About 129,000 Tires
BF Goodrich Tires is recalling approximately 129,000 tires that primarily are found on commercial light trucks, full-size heavy-duty vans, small RVs and some three-quarter and 1-ton pickup trucks.
August 10, 2015Business, Equipment
Cummins Maintains Engine Share Lead, But Continues to Lose Ground to OEMs
Truck makers sold more of their own engines in the first half of 2015 as they continue to encroach on Cummins Inc.’s industry-leading market share.
August 10, 2015Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
FMCSA Sends ELD Rules to OMB
The White House Office of Management and Budget is in possession of FMCSA’s electronic logging device and prohibition of coercion rules, and soon will begin its review of them, usually the last step before official publication.
July 30, 2015Business, Fuel, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Agility CEO Engle Stepping Down for Position at General Motors
Agility Fuel Systems CEO Barry Engle will leave his post for an executive vice president position with General Motors, the natural-gas fuel systems manufacturer said July 28.
July 29, 2015Business, Equipment
Cummins Reports Higher 2Q Profit as Heavy-Duty Engine Sales Rise
Cummins Inc. said its second-quarter profit increased 6% and reported sales growth for its heavy-duty truck engines.
July 28, 2015Business, Equipment
Wabash Reports Higher 2Q Earnings, Trailer Shipments
Wabash National Corp. said second-quarter earnings jumped 76% as trailer shipments increased from a year ago.
July 28, 2015Government, Business, Equipment, Safety
Senate Limits Debate, Inches Closer to Vote on Highway Bill
The Senate late on July 27 agreed to limit debate on a six-year highway bill, paving the way for final passage within days.
July 27, 2015