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Digital Dashboard Cameras Gaining Truckers' Acceptance

As digital technology in trucking grows, so, too, do the ways it can be combined.

April 10, 2019

CVSA Petitions FMCSA to Drop Rear Underride Guard Label Requirement

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has petitioned federal regulators to eliminate a requirement that manufacturer certification stickers be on truck and trailer rear underride guards.

April 9, 2019

Trailers of the Future Will Be Smarter, Lighter, More Aerodynamic

Dry van and refrigerated trailers will evolve over the next 10 years to become more connected, lighter, more durable and more aerodynamic than today’s equipment, executives at major trailer manufacturers said.

April 8, 2019

Steering, Suspension Systems Focus of 2019 CVSA Roadcheck

Steering and suspension systems will be the focus of the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck event June 4-6.

April 5, 2019

Dana Expands Aftermarket Portfolio

Dana Inc. announced the addition of premium aftermarket differential carrier bearing kits to its Spicer Select all-makes drivetrain portfolio.

April 5, 2019

Diesel Prices May Increase as Cargo Industry Makes 2020 Fuel Switch, Experts Say

The looming adoption of a mandate that will require maritime vessels to burn cleaner fuel is projected to put upward pressure on diesel prices next year, but transportation experts are more concerned about how the change will affect the supply of diesel fuel for trucks.

April 3, 2019

CARB Certification Required for Trailer Makers to Sell in California

To be able to sell trailers in California beginning Jan. 1, trailer makers must certify the equipment meets the state’s greenhouse gas emission standard and be approved by the state’s Air Resources Board.

April 3, 2019

20-Year-Old Technician Ryan Meppelink Prepares for International Competition

Ryan Meppelink, a 20-year-old student from Zeeland, Mich., has been fascinated with all things mechanical since he was 14.

April 2, 2019

Industry Task Force to Tackle Electric Vehicle Charging System Standard

ATLANTA — A task force comprising trucking and transportation industry stakeholders is set to vote on adoption of recommended standards for power cables, connections and other equipment for high-powered electric charging stations for commercial vehicles.

April 1, 2019

Even Tech Companies Say, ‘There Are Always Going to Be Truck Drivers’

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Is technology in the trucking industry moving too fast for the men and women who sit behind the wheel of big rigs? That was a concern voiced by a number of truck drivers attending a March 29 session at the 2019 Mid-America Trucking Show.

March 29, 2019