Monthly Archive: July 2019

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Cummins and Isuzu Formalize Agreement

Cummins Inc. and Isuzu Motors Limited have taken another step forward in their partnership by entering into the Isuzu Cummins Powertrain Partnership agreement. The agreement, announced in May, formalized a business structure for the two…

3 Trucks Platooning, Years ago a trucker told me that if a fellow trucker was running low on fuel, he would ask to tailgate another truck. Sneaking along like this, tucked in out of the wind, would lower his fuel burn so he could get to the next fueling station. Whether this story was truth or tale, the concept -- tailgating to save fuel -- has been the subject of some intensive study in recent years. It is called platooning.

Fuel Savings by the Pack

by Carroll McCormick Years ago a trucker told me that if a fellow trucker was running low on fuel, he would ask to tailgate another truck. Sneaking along like this, tucked in out of...

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Heniff Awards 5 Scholarships

Heniff Transportation Systems of Oak Brook, Ill., recently recognized five children of employees by awarding each a $5,000 renewable scholarship to pursue post-high school education at an accredited university or trade school. The selections are…

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Trucker Shortage Driving Up Prices

America’s trucker shortage is about to hit consumers right where it hurts: in the kitty litter. McDonald’s Corp. long-time distributor Martin-Brower Co. is raising delivery fees, imperiling low menu prices, and Procter and Gamble Co…

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