The Trucker News Channel Episode #042
In this episode we cover… Semi loaded with missiles crashes 100 car pile up Fleet owners views on ELD’s Where to find the most aggressive
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Eaton contributing several components for SuperTruckII program
GALESBURG, Mich.— Power management company Eaton says it is contributing several components to truck manufacturers participating in the Department of Energy’s (DOE) SuperTruck II program.
Cooper Tire launches Pro Series LHS tire
Cooper Tire Launches PRO Series™ LHS Steer Tire First steer tire in Cooper’s PRO Series commercial tire line FINDLAY, Ohio — Cooper Tire has launched
Kenworth adds two ratings for PACCAR MX-13
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth, a PACCAR company, has added two new ratings for the 12.9-liter PACCAR MX-13 engine available for the Kenworth T680, T880 and
ATA truck tonnage index down 0.2 percent in February
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index was down 0.2 percent in February after increasing 2.5 percent
Navistar implementing new initiatives to enhance ability to keep trucks on road
LISLE, Ill. — Demonstrating with the company calls a relentless commitment to maximize customer Uptime, Navistar is implementing new initiatives that it says will enhance
ATA maintenance council honors 5 professionals
ATLANTA — The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council Monday honored five professionals with its highest honor — the Silver Spark Plug —at the
Peterbilt showcases Model 579 featuring new exterior options at TMC
ATLANTA — Peterbilt showcased its on-highway Model 579 featuring new exterior options and the proprietary PACCAR Powertrain during the 2019 edition of the American Trucking
Average price of gallon of diesel drops nine-tenths of one cent
WASHINGTON — It wasn’t much of a decline, but at the least could it be the beginning of a trend. For the week ending March 18,
NTI, WIT urge fleets to participate in WIT index data collection
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Transportation Institute (NTI) and Women In Trucking (WIT) are again partnering to facilitate the data collection and analysis of
Women In Trucking names top women to watch in transportation
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking Association Monday released its second annual list of Top Women to Watch in Transportation. The editorial staff of
WABCO introduces Active Lateral Safety technology suite
ATLANTA — WABCO Holdings Inc., a global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies designed to improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of
Trimble expands connectivity capabilities through new module
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Trimble Monday introduced its new TMT ServiceConnect module, enabling fleet shops using Trimble’s TMT Fleet Maintenance (TMT) software to be connected to
Report finds costs of truck repairs increasing
ATLANTA — The average cost of mechanical repairs in the trucking industry increased for the second straight quarter, while miles between unscheduled roadside maintenance remained
Report shows states have introduced 185 bills to boost transportation investment
WASHINGTON — A new 43-page report issued by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s Transportation Investment Advocacy Center indicates 37 states have introduced 185
ACT Research index shows pricing/productivity indices fall
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index showed a downtick in volume, pricing and productivity with the supply-demand balance continuing trend,
Bendix says Intellipark earning positive feedback from fleets, drivers
ELYRIA, Ohio — Currently on the road in intensive pilot programs with three of North America’s 25 largest for-hire carriers, the Bendix Intellipark Electronic Parking
Viral video: Swinging swine tips trailer
Since this video was originally posted, it has been shared over 82,000 times.
Insane wind event in Amarillo TX topples multiple rigs – crazy video!
Wow! Courtesy Blake Brown Photography Facebook
Firefighting’s Finest Moving & Storage named top independent mover
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Firefighting’s Finest Moving & Storage, based in Fort Worth, Texas, has been named the nation’s top independent moving company for 2018 by