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Truckers give real-world look at health problems
Truck drivers on two discussion panels gave attendees at this week’s International Conference on Commercial Driver Health and Wellness in Baltimore real-world perspectives on health-related issues.
Frank Silo, a company driver for Covenant Transport, knows firsthand how obesity affects truckers, both professional and personally. His weight ...
By
Randy Grider
Published November 10, 2010
Ferro expects HOS release in November
The White House Office of Management and Budget is expected to release the new hours-of-service rules by the end of this month, according to Anne Ferro, administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
“To assist and review , the department requested an additional 30 days, ...
By
Randy Grider
Published November 9, 2010
Medium-duty Class 4-6 (14,001-26,000 lb. GVWR)
Emissions mandate means new technologies, higher prices The biggest change facing medium-duty trucks for 2010 involves new technologies designed to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s tighter emissions standards. Beyond that, there are a few other touchups worth noting, such as new standard positions, updated ...
By
admin
Published September 27, 2010
Heavy-duty Class 7-8 (More than 26,000 lb. GVWR)
Emissions mandate means new technologies, higher prices The biggest change facing heavy-duty trucks for 2010 involves new technologies
designed to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s
tighter emissions standards. Beyond that, there are several new models
and other touchups worth noting, such as new standard ...
By
admin
Published September 27, 2010
Ford F Super Duty Series
Model: F-650/F-750 Regular/Crew Cab
Axle: 4x2
Wheelbase (in.): 134-281
Back-of-cab-to-axle (in.): 60-186
Diesel engine: 6.7L ISB
HP @ torque (lb-ft): 200-325 @ 520-750
Diesel engine: 7.2L I6
HP @ torque (lb-ft): 190-300 @520-860
GVWR (lb.): 20,000-37,000
By
admin
Published September 27, 2010
CSA'S Data Trail
Sponsored by PeopleNet
Risk & Reward, Part 3: Industry, FMCSA at odds over CSA
Trucking advocates have said that CSA does not allow all carriers to play on a level field. FMCSA argues otherwise. Whose argument ...
CSA’s crash flaw: Enforcement, accident rates do not mesh
Risk & Reward, Part 1: How CSA’s data shows discrimination toward small carriers
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