LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ivan Vasovic, a truck driver for Hub Group Inc., received the Goodyear Highway Hero award at the Mid-America Trucking Show.
March 27, 2014Special Coverage, Business, Equipment
Michelin Introduces Trailer Tire, Marks 2 Millionth Sale
Michelin Americas Truck Tires introduced the X One Energy T for trailers, and the company marked its 2 millionth sale of its X One wide-base single tire.
March 28, 2014Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
FMCSA Publishes E-Log Rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has formally published its proposal that will require all interstate truck drivers to use electronic logging devices.
March 28, 2014Special Coverage, Business, Equipment
Ivan Vasovic Wins Goodyear Highway Hero Award
Special Coverage, Business, Equipment
Cummins Says Advancements Save $4,000 Per Truck
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Cummins Inc. officials, speaking as the Mid-America Trucking Show opens here, emphasized engine-related fuel efficiency gains that can save $4,000 per truck annually and stimulate increased business in the improving 2014 trucking market.
March 26, 2014Special Coverage, Business, Equipment
Continental Adds New Tire Offerings as Markets Evolve
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Continental Tire is unveiling three new tires at the Mid-America Trucking Show in response to changing transportation trends, including more urban transport, increased world trade and expected infrastructure construction from government programs, the company’s top U.S. tire executive said.
March 26, 2014Special Coverage, Business, Equipment
VDO RoadLog Adds New Offerings
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jeff Waterstreet, sales manager for Continental’s VDO RoadLog outlined a series of new offerings for the currently available electronic logging device and multiple enhancements to be rolled out later this year.
March 26, 2014Special Coverage, Business, Equipment
Hankook Launches New Tire Line
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hankook Tire said it is launching a tire line in six sizes for the longhaul and regional drive trucking markets.
March 26, 2014Special Coverage, Business, Equipment
Wabco, SmartDrive Set Alliance
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Wabco Holdings announced an alliance with SmartDrive Systems to track driver performance and provide analysis of video recordings to help better train truck drivers and reduce crashes.
March 26, 2014Business, Equipment
Wabco Forms Alliance With SmartDrive Systems
Wabco Holdings Inc., a supplier of technologies to improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles, has formed a strategic alliance with SmartDrive Systems to help expand its fleet management solutions to commercial vehicle fleets in North America, the company said on March 24.
March 24, 2014Business, Equipment
Bridgestone Names President of U.S., Canada Operations
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations said March 20 it promoted Kurt Danielson to president of its U.S. and Canada commercial tire sales.
March 21, 2014