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 finding its way in…
Parking for truckers ‘inadequate’
There is a high cost for not having enough safe places for commercial truck drivers to park and rest, according to a pilot study by Oregon State University (OSU). Oregon U.S. Highway 97 Over a seven-y…
Truckers testing 2 new diesel oils
A year ago, for the first time, American Petroleum Institute (API) started licensing two different heavy duty diesel engine oils. CK-4 oil is the new backward-compatible standard, designed to replace…
Trump Targeting Mexican Long-Haul Truckers with NAFTA
The U.S. has proposed another difficult change to the North American Free Trade Agreement that could eventually prevent Mexican long-haul truckers from operating in the country, according to people fa…
Fuel economy growing, freight study shows
More than 71,000 tractors and 234,000 trailers across 19 fleets earned a 1 percent increase in fuel economy last year through the adoption of various fuel efficiency technologies as part of the North…
Demand high for truck drivers & diesel mechanics
As the transportation industry continues to grow and baby boomers continue to retire, the need for trained diesel mechanics and truck drivers has never been greater. Job openings span the U.S., and ma…
Cleaning trailers is no easy task
Truck running through Wash Cleaning tank-truck trailers is not easy The 40 to 50-foot boxes are quite intimidating for those who may be holding nothing more than a brush and pressure washer gun and lo…
3 Things to Know About Out-of-Service ELD Enforcement
Jason Craig, Manager of government affairs for C.H. Robinson. In order to help ensure a smoother transition to mandatory electronic logging devices (ELDs), the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA…
Brake maintenance critical for tank trucks
Braking systems are vital to any vehicle, but a semi truck is perhaps the most critical type of vehicle when it comes to the importance of brakes. When 80,000 pounds of truck and trailer are barreling…
ATA truck tonnage index fell 0.9% in September
Tonnage index up 7.4% from year earlier ATA truck tonnage index fell 0.9% in September American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index slipped 0.9…
Tesla stirring skepticism in UK
Elon Musk’s plans for the Tesla Semi are drawing skepticism in Europe, particularly from the consulting group Aurora Energy Research and the Financial Times. The Tesla Semi. Tesla/via REUTERS Aurora E…
Time has arrived to winterize trucks
You can almost hear the cooling systems of the nation’s tank trucks heaving a sigh of relief as warm weather abates. Winter, however, isn’t any easier on a truck’s cooling system. It’s time, then, for…
