Daily Archive: December 14, 2017

2007 Kenworth T800 Vacuum Truck

Septic Trucks Need Daily Care

Septic vacuum trucks used to suction out septic tanks are highly specialized industrial vehicles, designed to withstand the rigors of this unsavory job. Daily maintenance and inspections are a priority to ensure things are...

Cold Carriers logo

Cold Carriers hires new executive, COO

Randy Savoy has joined Cold Carriers as chief operating officer, company officials said recently. Savoy previously managed the temperature-controlled division at Swift Transportation. At Cold Carriers, Savoy will be responsible for operations at the...

U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

U.S. awards $70 million for truck safety

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) said last month it has awarded more than $70 million in grants to states and educational institutions to enhance commercial motor vehicle (CMV)...

American Trucking Associations (ATA)

Trucking revenues hit $670+ billion

Trucking industry revenues in 2016 were $676.2 billion, according to American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) American Trucking Trends, an annual compendium of data about the trucking industry. “The information in Trends highlights exactly what I...

Cummins - fuel system - flow diagram

Fuel pumps can easily clog

Fuel pump failure can be costly and hurt a transporter’s reputation. One of the leading causes of failure is the tank. This is due to all the sediment, rust and debris from the pump...

Tank Transport