The federal Carrier Safety Administration has launched an educational site for both drivers and fleet safety managers aimed at correcting common driver behaviors that can result in accidents. Preventative clips and real-world video clips Continue Reading

Just in time to clean or replace diesel particulate filters from 07 model year trucks, Detroit Diesel has announced an exchange program, in which it will clean and restore the filter to about 95 percent of its original Continue Reading

Selective catalytic reduction featured in some 2010 engines offer reduced engine stress and fuel consumption, but testing is underway at the University of Wisconsin that could replace this technology at some point in the future. Homogenous Charge Continue Reading

The first biodiesel terminal in the country dedicated to the sale and distribution of renewable fuels is expected to lower its cost to Great Lakes customers, but the comopany sees it as “just the beginning” of supplying Continue Reading

The U.S. EPA recently issued a finding naming six greenhouse gases whose emissions endanger public health or welfare, four of which come from motor vehicles. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the argument that the EPA was Continue Reading

Though California is expected to begin enforcement of its TRU regulations as they apply to refrigerated trailers in July, both the ATA and the TCA have filed suits seeking to delay implementation, citing the effects it may Continue Reading

Domestic container volumes, particularly for 53-ft. containers, bested trailer freight volumes for the first quarter, according to the Intermodal Assn. of North America (IANA). International freight volume declined overall, but may have Continue Reading

A new report predicts that investment in North American roads will not be enough, despite an estimated 3 percent increase in spending in 2013. KPMG International, the reporting firm, cites scarcity and congestion as the Continue Reading

Hendrickson’s newest Paralift axle system shed about 90 pounds, yet retains the versatility of the older model. The Paralift PST features some changes including: enhanced driveline clearance, extended wheel cut and redesigned axle seats. The new lighter lift axle system is Continue Reading

Grote’s new SlimWhite LED lamps have several advantages, according to the company. Their small, compact design allows them to fit in compact spaces, while their thin profile makes them less likely to be struck Continue Reading