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…
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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…
Water trucks require regular inspection
How equipment operators haul and apply water can significantly impact overall safety and productivity. Though water trucks seem pretty basic in application and design, several factors have a significa…
Tuthill unveils blowers
Tuthill T855 & T1055 Transport Blowers Tuthill Vacuum and Blower Systems has introduced two transport blower models designed for the loading and unloading of cement, powders, crushed limestone, sa…
New manager at Tremcar
Cynthia Izotic has joined as Tremcar regional sales manager Cynthia Izotic has joined as Tremcar regional sales manager, company officials said. She will represent Tremcar USA and Boston Steel in the…
Technology improving tire protection
Many fleets don’t do a great job at tire inflation management. And the industry knows there’s little point in looking to drivers for help in the matter, so what’s left to do? Enter technology. Automat…
Age impacts reefers, official warns
PLM Trailer Leasing logo Refrigerated motor carriers may need to rethink their trailer trade cycles in light of new food safety transportation rules that went into effect this past April, argued Don D…
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). Over a seven-year period on one 290-m…
Navistar plans price hike by 2 percent
With commodity prices and supplier costs both on the rise, truck and engine maker Navistar plans to increase sticker prices by 2 percent — an increase Michael Cancelliere, the company’s president of…
