Coronavirus (COVID-19) Statements & Resources
Here is a list of links to coronavirus (COVID-19) statements from the transportation, tank transportation industry, and government agencies. Stay Safe Out There
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Truck Parts Demand Rose in 2019
Demand for truck parts rose last year, survey shows U.S. aftermarket demand for parts for Class 6-8 trucks, trailers and container chassis was $31.6 billion in 2019, a 5.7-percent increase from the year before,...
Investors Acquire MME Inc
Red Arts Capital has partnered with Prudential Capital Partners and Brightwood Capital Advisors to acquire MME Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries Midwest Motor Express Inc. and Midnite Express Inc. Financial terms of the transaction…
Truckers Liability Insurance Pinch
For independent trucking operators, the largest chunk of their insurance costs is liability coverage, which pays for injuries and property damage from a wreck. For over-the-road drivers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires
Honda & Isuzu Research Fuel Cells
Honda R&D Co. Ltd. and Isuzu Motors Ltd. will jointly research hydrogen-powered fuel cell heavy-duty electric trucks as Honda makes its fuel cell expertise available to an outside company for the first time. A joint…
City Using Vacuum Trucks for Flooding
The city of Kirkland, Wash., has been utilizing a new technology to help with flooding and backup-prevention: vacuum trucks. The vehicles, called the Kenworth T880, are used to clear storm drain debris in the city…
Fleetwood Transportation Closes
Fleetwood Transportation, a Texas-based flatbed and oil-field truckload carrier, closed its operations Jan 2. The company cited rising insurance costs as the primary reason for the closure. The carrier had 252 trucks, 673 trailers…
EPA Issues Emissions ‘Pre-Rule’
An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pre-rule issued Jan. 6 is the first formal step in an attempt by the agency to establish more stringent heavy-duty diesel truck emission standards for oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and…
Exemptions Lengthy for Hazmat Placarding
To placard, or not to placard, that is the question. While it’s a general truth that each person who offers for transportation or transports any hazardous material must comply with applicable placarding requirements, fortunately there…
Technology Improving APUs
When the fuel crisis of 2007-2008 hit, Covenant Transport, like virtually every other large carrier in North America, realized it needed to get its fuel consumption and costs under control. As with many fleets at…
