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Test drive: 2017 Ram ProMaster cargo van
The unibody construction gives ProMaster a noticeably smoother-ride than a large body-on-frame van, but still provides enough backbone for a class-leading 4,417 pound payload rating.
September 1, 2016
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FMCSA upholds 30-minute break rule following CVSA request to nix it from hours regs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration earlier this month denied a petition made by North American truck inspectors asking the agency to rescind the 30-minute break required by current hours of service regulations.
August 31, 2016
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Rates could jump 15-20 percent with ELD mandate, expert says
ATBS’ Todd Amen says the mandate will create a “truck shortage,” likely to equivalent to about 200,000 to 300,000 trucks, he says. “You lose 10 to 20 percent of your ability to run miles.”
August 31, 2016
Business
Truck-involved fatalities increased 4.4 percent in 2015, DOT says
NHTSA’s report says there were 4,067 truck-involved fatalities, which is the highest number since 2008. Of the 4,067 fatalities, 667 (16.4 percent) were occupants of the trucks, 10.1 percent were non-occupants and 73.5 percent were occupants of other vehicles. NHTSA’s report doesn’t account for crash fault.
August 31, 2016
Business
Cargo theft firms warn industry of increased theft risk around Labor Day
FreightWatch recommends for drivers and others involved in logistics to make sure safety protocols are up-to-date and that they are using industry best practices for in-transit and warehouse operations.
August 30, 2016
Business
Indicators: Spot market rates outpacing contract rates since recession, rates lag market by several months
Insight into spot market pricing vs. contract rates, based on research conducted by FTR and Truckstop.com.
August 30, 2016
Business
How does a 21-year-old fleet owner prepare for the future of trucking?
A few technology-based freight brokerage and 3pls are developing TMS platforms for carriers, to have fast access to capacity that otherwise would be hidden in the market.
August 30, 2016
Business
Daimler, Cummins, Volvo and Navistar receive $20M in grants for SuperTruck II program
The money will be used to develop concept trucks that will double freight efficiency compared to 2009 model tractor-trailers.
August 30, 2016
Business
Rule to set minimum driver training standards moves step closer to publication
If the Final Rule matches up with the proposed rule released earlier this year in March, FMCSA will implement a core curriculum for new truckers receiving their CDL and require them to receive 30 hours of behind-the-wheel training before being issued the license.
August 30, 2016
Business
Cummins Westport ISL-G Near Zero engine available on select Peterbilt trucks
The Cummins ISL-G Near Zero emissions engine will become available for production in Models 520 and 320 by year-end.
August 30, 2016
Business
Balancing act: When does commercial tire balancing make sense?
While proper inflation is the single most important thing you can do to maximize the safe wear of your tires, balancing – a far more uncommon and often controversial practice – can set your truck up for savings and increased efficiency before a new set of tires ever touches the highway.
August 29, 2016
Business
HHG carrier seeks exemption from regs for small shipments
La Rosa Del Monte Express (LRDM) is seeking the exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s consumer protection regulations for HHG transportation because, the company says, the regulations “hinder its efforts to meet the needs of the communities it serves.”
August 29, 2016
Business
Diesel prices top $2.40 per gallon mark following two big jumps
With a 3.9-cent increase during the week ending Aug. 29, the price of a gallon of on-highway diesel now stands at $2.409, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
August 29, 2016
Business
Werner driver named Trucking’s Top Rookie
A Werner Enterprises driver from Evington, Virginia, last week received the 2016 Trucking’s Top Rookie Award in ceremonies at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas
August 29, 2016
Business
International offering 4-year Truck Powertrain Warranty on DuraStar
The 4-year/unlimited miles and hours integrated powertrain warranty on the DuraStar features engine ratings offered in the Cummins ISB6.7 diesel powered engine.
August 27, 2016
Business
Trucking’s disruptors: e-commerce and uberization, panel says
Trucking companies involved in e-commerce can look forward to “multiple years of tremendous growth,” predicts Covenant Transportation Group President David Parker, due in large part to millennial consumers who want to shop online and have their purchases delivered promptly.
August 26, 2016
Business
Isotrak releases ELD-compliant logging app
The new application has an intuitive, easy-to-use interface so drivers can focus on safety and their deliveries, the company says.
August 26, 2016
Business
Panel: U.S. carriers increasingly opting for automated tech, advanced safety systems
Driverless trucks may not be around the corner, but automation and advanced safety technology still appears to be making itself at home in North American fleets. At least that was the message Thursday during the final segment of CCJ’s Market Movers at the Great American Trucking Show (GATS) in Dallas.
August 26, 2016
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