JERSEY CITY, N.J. – CargoNet has analyzed cargo theft data in Canada and the US from 2012 to 2015 and found that between July 2-9, nonalcoholic beverages, major appliances and copper were some of the more popular targeted items.
U.S. Xpress is spec’ing Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes on the steer axles of more than 2,800 tractors, including vehicles manufactured by Freightliner, International, Kenworth and Peterbilt. Delivery began last year and continues in 2016, according to the company.
This coming July 4th weekend is prime time for cargo theft. According to data from Travelers Insurance, on holiday weekends, cargo theft jumps as much as 40%, as holiday weekends give thieves time to target trailers full of shipments left unattended for days.
The trucking industry invests at least $9.5 billion in safety annually according to a landmark report released Wednesday by American Trucking Associations.
National average spot truckload rates were unchanged as spot market activity slowed during the week ending June 25, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.
The trucking industry invests at least $9.5 billion in safety every year, according to a new report by the American Trucking Associations.
Latest Confidence Report highlights fuel economy savings and potentially longer drain intervals of low-viscosity engine oil blends.
My home state of Missouri is one of the states that has laid claim to have historical sections of the first interstate in the U.S. That would be Interstate 70, of course, the big road that runs by our OOIDA headquarters in Grain Valley. It’s the road that never sleeps and has become a kind of white noise and constant movement that’s part of the scene here.
Volvo Trucks North America is adding a turbo compounding option for the Volvo D13 engine. “By converting wasted heat energy, the 13-liter D13 with turbo compounding improves fuel efficiency by up to 6.5 percent, while also delivering up to 100 extra lb.-ft. of torque for improved performance,” the company said.
Did you know that the 4th of July holiday period is now one of the deadliest stretches of days for motorists on U.S. highways? That caught me by surprise. Then again, it shouldn’t – especially this year, as record numbers of travelers are going to hit the roads before, during, and after Independence Day.
Iowa 80, known as “The Place for Chrome,” said it is now offering the EZ Oil Drain Valves at the truck stop.
The ELD mandate. Safety Fitness Determination rule. Speed limiters. Drug testing. GHG Phase 2.
SHIPPENSBURG, PA. Noting, as many have, that retail sales for Class 8 trucks in North America have lagged this year, Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) execs say truck dealers' inventories are swelling and present a problem for the market picking back up. At the same time, the latest 2017 fuel-efficiency technologies that've come about thanks to federal Greenhouse Gas Phase I regulations are rolling out and opening new possibilities.
Omnitracs, a global pioneer of fleet management solutions to transportation and logistics companies, was named the winner of multiple Stevie Awards in the New Product or Service of the Year for Software category in the 14th annual American Business Awards.
The average price for a gallon of diesel fuel remained unchanged at $2.426 last week, with various regions recording slight increases and decreases at the pump.
Regionally, diesel prices in flux, EIA says. Yet diesel may also start trumping alternative fuels due to Phase 2 rules, agency notes.
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for April rose marginally to a reading of 1.5 — up from 0.4 in March. The new reading reflects improved market conditions for shippers as freight demand remains sluggish.
Used Class 8 truck same dealer sales volumes took a steep downward turn in May, falling by double-digit percentages month over month and year over year.
Military veterans who drove commercial vehicles during their service now have up to a full year after their departure from their branch of service to be exempt from the commercial driver’s license skills test when applying for a CDL.
U.S. economic growth improved more than previous estimates, but not by much, according to the latest GDP figures reelases by the Commerce Department June 28. Stronger net exports and business investment offset an unexpected downward revision to consumer spending.
Lots of fluctuation in regional prices for both fuels, though, the agency says.
Fleets that switch to lower viscosity engine oils can increase fuel savings by as much as 1.5 percent, according to a new Confidence Report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency and Carbon War Room. The top end of estimates from fleets and oil companies is even higher.
When you're driving a Pinnacle Express fuel truck down the road — that's 130,000 lbs. of tanker truck hauling 13,400 gal. of jet fuel — and there's some obstacle or accident suddenly in front of you, you've got two possibilities: stand on those brakes and stop the truck, or hit whatever it is if you can't.
Brexit.
Alcohol involved in fatal crash; trucker's CDL previously suspended
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Tennessee-licensed truck driver Randall J. Weddle to be an imminent hazard to public safety and has ordered him not to operate any commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce. Weddle, a commercial driver’s license (CDL) holder, was served the federal order on June 22, 2016, according to FMCSA.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Tennessee-licensed truck driver Randall J. Weddle to be an imminent hazard to public safety and has ordered him not to operate any commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce. Weddle, a commercial driver’s license (CDL) holder, was served the federal order on June 22, 2016, according to FMCSA.
Chinese truck and utility vehicle manufacturer Beijing Foton last week introduced the China Internet Super Truck Global Innovation Alliance and launched the debut of the Auman EST (Energy Super Truck) in Athens, Greece.
Net orders for new trailers fell nearly 14 percent month over month, and contracted 10 percent year over year, according to the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers report released late Friday by ACT Research Co. (ACT).
U.S. Department of Transportation officials awarded the top honors in the 2016 “Be Ready. Be Buckled.” student art contest at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Decreases indicate fleets are now more “cautious” regarding market conditions, firm says.
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has opened the official 2016 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week online store, featuring customizable merchandise designed to show support for the industry’s 3.5 million professional truck drivers.
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) welcomed the 2015-16 class of LEAD ATA to the nation’s capital this week for a round of congressional visits and discussions with ATA’s legislative experts.
This year’s Great American Trucking Show, which will be held Aug. 25-27 in Dallas, includes several new attractions as well as popular features such as Overdrive’s Pride & Polish show truck championship, Recruiting Pavilion, Partners in Business seminars and Trucker Talent Search finals.
Trucks carried more U.S. freight by value with North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico in April 2016 compared to April 2015, according to TransBorder Freight Data released Thursday.
The number of available loads on the spot truckload market fell 2.7 percent during the week ending June 18, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.
Orders and shipments of long-lasting durable goods fell in May, according to a preliminary Commerce Department report. One measure of business investment fell by the most in three months, but other reports show homes and consumers remain a cornerstone of the economy.
The Federal Aviation Administration has finalized its first operational rule for the “routine commercial use” of small drones. The agency said the move “opens pathways towards fully integrating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the nation’s airspace.”
Mapping out safer and more efficient routs while generating higher rates are just some of the benefits trucking can gain from mobile technology, this executive says.
Truckers, suppliers concerned about self-certification process, compliance
Faulty engine control modules (ECMs) on certain Cummins ISX12 and ISX15 truck engines are being recalled by the OEM, with notifications expected to begin on July 7 this year.
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the status of several proposed new rules recently.
Truckworx Kenworth has relocated its full-service facility in Montgomery, Ala., into a new $6 million, 39,000-square-foot building with 21 service bays, including three dedicated for washing and reconditioning trucks.
The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 2.7 percent in May, following a revised 1.7 percent drop during April. In May, the index equaled 139 (2000=100), up from 135.3 in April. The all-time high was 144 in February.
Incorporating the latest advancements in Paccar engine technology, the new 11-liter Paccar MX-11 engine is allowing Kenworth customers to reap productivity benefits.