Bendix has updated a white paper that examines the impact new stopping distance regulations have had on the trucking industry and the aftermarket. The new rules, which called for stopping distance improvements of 30%, went into effect ...
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FTR has revised its Trucking Conditions Index to show increasingly favourable conditions for the trucking industry. The June index was up more than 30% compared to May. Active truck utilization is moving up as the effects of the new US ...
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The amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry fell 0.2 percent in June from May, declining after a one month increase, according to the US Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics' (BTS) ...
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The small northeastern Minnesota town of Hibbing has produced some notable stars, including rocker Bob Dylan and the MLB home run king of the pre-steroid era, Roger Maris. It's also home to Greyhound Bus Lines. Today, another Hibbing ...
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East Manufacturing has introduced a new all-aluminum flatbed trailer with narrow-neck design. East has combined its new flatbed trailer with Sliding Systems, Inc. (SSI) all-aluminum Curtainside unit, resulting in one of the lightest weight ...
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Mack Trucks showcased its liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered MACK® Pinnacle™ model to the transportation community today during the Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. The on-highway tractor displayed at the show was ...
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Fleets and owner-operators will get a first-hand look at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's Total Package Solution of products, services, and profitability tools at this month's Great American Trucking Show (GATS) in Dallas, Texas. ...
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Ryder is drilling for gold in the oil patch by launching a series of 3PL and other logistics services aimed at the energy industry. The new services include dedicated fleets, transportation management, and fleet leasing and rental ...
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The top three carriers on Today's Trucking's Top 100 For-Hire Canadian fleets — TransForce, Mullen Group, and Vitran — have finished reporting their second-quarter 2013 results. Each company reported revenue drops of various ...
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The US government yesterday scrapped a requirement that would see trucking companies file equipment inspection reports, whether or not defects were present, Bloomberg News reported. The report said the move will save the industry US$1.7 ...
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The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) has teamed up with Trucks for Change network to provide charities in Manitoba with trucking services. Members in the network use a unique online charity load-posting tool to match their available ...
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The American Trucking Associations (ATA) said yesterday that the Department of Transportation's (DOT) suggested changes to driver-vehicle inspection reporting requirements will give the industry a much-needed reduction in paperwork. ...
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If you've been feeling a bit chipper lately and looking forward to the rest of the year, don't be alarmed: you may just be part of the 67 percent of Ontario truckers who are feeling optimistic about the trucking biz. According to the ...
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Good job, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) told the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today. A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit vacated the 30-minute break ...
In addition to exhibiting at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, Texas Aug. 22-24, 2013, the Tire Retread and Repair Information Bureau's (TRIB) Managing Director David Stevens will join a panel of industry experts for a free ...
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