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The House Committee on Ways & Means recently held a hearing to discuss transportation and highway funding issues. First up to bat was the trucking industry, and they had some concrete ideas on what needs to be done to fix the highway funding problem. American Trucking Associations (ATA) president and CEO Bill Graves outlined a … Read more
According to a new statement released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), collision avoidance systems should be standard on all new commercial vehicles. In a Special Investigation Report, they outline how these systems can prevent or mitigate the severity of rear-end collisions. The report containing government accident statistics show that in 2012 rear-end crashes … Read more
A new survey out this year finds that the majority of truck drivers prefer to be paid by a percentage split, and then by the hour, with per-mile coming in dead last. As a whole, drivers who were paid this way reported being 31 percent more satisfied with their jobs than those who received hourly … Read more
Retreaded truck tires certainly aren’t everyone’s darling. Bring them up and you’ll often hear complaints ranging from alligators on the highway to lower life spans. Look at the data, however, and you’ll find retreads may not actually be the bad guy. In fact, research done by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and other groups reveal … Read more
With diesel having recently done an about face, and fuel efficiency always a hot topic, are low-rolling-resistance tires worth the additional cost? Manufacturers would say that the initial cost is made up for in the long run through fuel savings, but can that be proven? Some also point to the fact that you may get … Read more
New federal regulations will have a direct impact on how clean a refrigerated transport truck and trailer should be. While the final details are still up in the air, it’s looking like shippers will be responsible for deciding, whether or not they are ready to do so. The Food and Drug Administration has been preparing … Read more
There’s been a lot of talk lately about the intersection of trucks and technology. From the futuristic appeal of smart highways to the utilitarian need for GPS units and in-cab video systems, technology and trucking are married. As the two continue to figure out how to complement each other, things are changing. As we leave … Read more
As the administration continues to focus on efforts to combat climate change, President Obama has added emission rules for big-rigs to the agenda. Some time ago, the president gave the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the go-ahead to develop new rules designed to improve fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions for heavy-duty trucks. Now the industry … Read more
As information technology continues to permeate every part of a trucking fleet’s operations, many are wondering how far the integration will go. With talks of self-driving trucks and highly advanced digital truck systems, how will the truck, driver, and fleet co-exist in this brave new world of technological change? Fortunately, companies are stepping forward and … Read more
With the wealth of choice out there, it’s not easy to figure out what kind of truck you need for your business. Understanding what you need is about more than just what’s on the wheels, but what your driver skills and needs are, where the truck will be driven, what kind of trailer you need, … Read more