Kevin Jones (HWT)VocationalFun with trucks, Euro-style: Do not take this flying leap yourselfBe advised: If you can find something beneficial to your hard-working truck operation from this video, do tell. Otherwise, don’t try to break this world record without adult supervision. And without engineers, and insurance.November 28, 2014VocationalSingle-family home construction surges in October, apartments slipSingle-family housing production in October reached its highest level since November 2013 while the more volatile multifamily sector brought combined nationwide starts activity down 2.8 percent, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.November 25, 2014VocationalFlorida municipality implements idling ban for city utility fleetWest Palm Beach, Fla., Mayor Jeri Muoio on Monday announced a new directive banning idling of city utility vehicles for more than five minutes.November 25, 2014Class 3-6NEW VIDEO: More VORE Raptors, off-road Transit actionJust when the Fun Trucks Friday staff was getting over our SEMA hangover and getting back to reality, the folks at Vegas Off-Road Experience this week released their highlight reel from the show.November 21, 2014PerspectivesAnnual report names best, worst winter driving citiesAs I write this from my Little Rock office, outside a cold rain is turning to sleet, and a record snowfall for the date is expected – of course, any snow down South in mid-November stands a decent chance at setting a record.November 16, 2014Class 3-6EPA certifies VIA Motors extended range electric vanVIA Motors has received official certification from the Environmental Protection Agency for its eREV Van, or Extended Range Electric Vehicle. The proprietary V-DRIVE powertrain delivers up to 40-mile battery range and unlimited extended range, averaging over 100 miles-per-gallon in typical daily driving, the company says.November 14, 2014VocationalVolvo Trucks takes new gearbox to test track—against a supercarHas Volvo Trucks gone too far this time? The latest effort in “made you look” PR puts Volvo’s new FH truck, the first to offer a dual-clutch automatic transmission, on the racetrack against a car – and not just any car.November 14, 2014VocationalAnalysis: Natural gas continues to grow, despite declining diesel pricesWith the natural gas powered vehicle market seemingly stalled as diesel fuel prices continue to drop, ACT Research has released the results of its updated research on U.S. Natural Gas transportation fuel trends in the heavy duty truck market.November 12, 2014Class 3-6Westport launches new stocking program to cut customer wait timesWestport is launching a new stocking program that will see its natural gas vehicles available at select Ford dealerships across the United States.November 7, 2014Perspectives‘Mixed bag’ for trucking, road builders if Republicans take SenateWho will benefit if Republicans take the Senate? A top official with the American Trucking Associations calls the likely direction of a Republican Congress “a mixed bag.”November 3, 2014Page 1 of 28Next PageTop StoriesEconomic trendsThe capacity that drove the freight recovery could hinder it down the lineFTR Transportation Intelligence attributes the recent freight rate highs to shrinking capacity and a construction boom around AI data centers. But the regulatory enforcements driving further capacity decline could cause problems later when the market rebounds enough to demand it.Test DrivesGo for a spin with International's S13 powertrainIndustryPenny pinched: Truck stop group says penny rounding plagues transactionsCCJ Top 250Skyrocketing insurance costs put the brakes on big trucking profitsFeatured SponsorLearn how to turn fleet data into more service opportunities.
