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Rates spike in February, up big year over year

Per-mile rates on the spot market saw healthy spikes in all three segments — flatbed, reefer and dry van — in February, pushing rates to big year over year gains and setting a record for dry van loads, according to data released this week by load board Internet Truckstop.

March 4, 2014

Minmizer enhances social media efforts

To keep you up-to-date on the latest news and announcements while strengthening its online presence Minimizer has launched an enhanced social media campaign. Historically, Minimizer has maintained a strong presence on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube as well as monthly press releases. The Company has now added Google Plus and blogging to its social media arsenal. […]

March 4, 2014

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The new Volvo Trucks configurator

Volvo Trucks North America

The new Volvo VNL’s features and trim levels are available to examine interactively. Volvo Trucks has developed a new state-of-the-art online configurator exclusively for VNL models. The configurator provides detailed information on the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as a 360-degree view of the truck inside and out.

July 7, 2025

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Mack moves to give body builders more options

Mack Trucks says it is making business easier for body builders by making its Body Builder Manuals available as free downloads from www.MackTrucks.com. The documents, found under the “Parts and Services” tab of the website, offers general chassis information for Mack® models, including the Mack Pinnacle, Mack Granite and Mack TerraPro models, built from 2010 […]

March 4, 2014

Meritor expands suspension warranty for curbing damage

Meritor has increased the warranty coverage for RideSentry MPA38 and MPA40 suspensions to now include damage to the slider box caused by sudden, accidental impact with a curb or similar fixed object. “Meritor is the only company that offers curbing warranty coverage on trailer suspensions,” said Martha Remski, director, Trailer Product for Meritor. “The RideSentry […]

March 4, 2014

Hours of service waivers issued for some haulers of fuel, salt, other relief loads

In light of severe cold temperatures impacting much of the country and some nationwide fuel distribution problems, FMCSA and some states have continued issuance of hours-of-service waivers for fuel haulers and, now, some other relief loads, like road salt, food and livestock.

March 4, 2014

Navistar announces vocational-specific Diamond Logic packages

Navistar today announced new Diamond Logic feature bundles specific to the vocational truck market. Feature bundles are categorized by usage and body integration such as dry van, dump and utility as well as outline features relevant to operations of the particular application. The company has been a pioneer in custom programmable chassis electronics and multiplexing […]

March 4, 2014

Five-week diesel price surge snapped as national average creeps downward

And so ends the most recent — and rather large — upswing in diesel prices seen in late January and all of February, as the national average diesel price fell in the week ended March 3 one-tenth of a cent to $4.016, according to the Department of Energy.

March 3, 2014

Meritor enhances Permalube Driveline warranty

Meritor has extended the warranty eligibility for Permalube RPL drivelines to 5 years/500,000 miles from the previous 4 years/400,000 miles for model year 2015 linehaul vehicles. “Meritor’s Permalube RPL driveline was the first available permanently lubricated driveline for linehaul vocations and is now the first to offer this type of warranty coverage,” said Chad Mitts, […]

March 3, 2014

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Mack highlights Work Truck Show lineup

Mack Trucks will present two Mack Granite Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) 6×4 models in its booth at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The MHD model offers a lower-cost, lighter-weight option, without compromising Mack’s legendary durability and reliability. Visitors to Mack booth No. 3527 at the Indianapolis Convention Center will find out for themselves […]

March 3, 2014

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ABC Supply in Beloit, Wis., takes delivery of first production Kenworth T880

Kenworth Truck Company’s first full-production Kenworth T880 was recently delivered to ABC Supply Co., Inc., one of the largest distributors of exterior building products in the nation, at its headquarters in Beloit, Wis. The first full-production Kenworth T880 is equipped with a PACCAR MX-13 engine rated at 430 hp and 1,550 lb-ft of torque, a […]

March 3, 2014

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Isuzu celebrates 30th U.S. anniversary

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. commemorated the 30th anniversary of Isuzu trucks in the U.S. market. A special ceremony will happen this week during the National Truck Equipment Association’s 2014 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. As part of the anniversary celebration, Isuzu announced that it will continue the 24/60 Covered Maintenance Program for […]

March 3, 2014

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Fitzgerald selling special glider and donating all proceeds to St. Jude’s

Fitzgerald Glider Kits announce last week it is selling a brand new Peterbilt 389 glider kit and donating 100 percent of the sale price to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

March 3, 2014

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ATA looking for driver nominees for next America’s Road Team

The American Trucking Associations is seeking nominations for its next America’s Road Team program, which is a group of ATA-selected drivers who serve as ambassadors for the trucking industry.

March 3, 2014

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Cummins Westport recalling 25,000 nat gas engines for potential fire risk

Certain Cummins Westport engine models ISL G and ISX12 G are being recalled by Cummins Inc. and its joint venture Cummins Westport for a potential defect that could raise exhaust temperatures and possibly shoot flames out of the exhaust pipe, causing fire risk.

March 3, 2014

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Trucking companies, other biz groups form ‘alliance’ against Interstate tolling

Several trucking companies and trucking trade groups have joined a band of other business and consumer organizations to form an anti-tolling group who says its mission is to keep existing interstates toll-free.

March 3, 2014

SLIDESHOW: Who’s Who on the highway bill

A round-up of the movers and shakers on the surface transportation authorization.

March 3, 2014

Political commentator Tucker Carlson to give keynote at CCJ Spring Symposium

Veteran journalist and political commentator Tucker Carlson will deliver the keynote address at this year’s CCJ Spring Symposium in Nashville, May 20 at 8 a.m. The Spring Symposium will be held at the Franklin Marriott Springs Hotel in Nashville, Tenn., May 19-21.

March 3, 2014

Jobs and jobs: Shuster, Boxer push jobs and U.S. competitiveness as highway bill stakes

Prospective jobs and current jobs hang in the balance of Congress’ ability to pass a highway funding bill on time, say two of the leading Congressional members responsible for creating and pushing the next surface transportation reauthorization bill through Congress.

February 28, 2014

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Show me the money: Drivers report falling pay, shrinking miles and pay disputes with carriers

Almost one-third of drivers say they have experienced payroll discrepancies as take-home pay falls and miles follow.

A new bill argues that EPA emissions safeguards shouldn't 'jeopardize human safety' in the cold. It would allow manufacturers to suspend derates at freezing temps and create a year-round DEF exemption for vehicles north of 59 degrees latitude.

Bill targets 'life-threatening' engine derates in extreme cold

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Groups press states to leverage public funds to lower electric truck prices

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Court: Yellow Corp $1.5B lawsuit against Teamsters can proceed

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