Two different studies examining the benefits of using in-cab video recorders and their effect on safety have yielded results indicating significant double-digit improvement. Over a six-month period, Loomis Armored found that collision frequency decreased more than 50 percent, and that risky Continue Reading

The American Trucking Association voiced its concerns over climate-change legislation before the Senate Environmental and Public Works Committee, outlining the points it believes should be addressed in any new laws to prevent any substantial increases on consumer goods. The fear is that stringent impositions on the freight delivery system could Continue Reading

Encouraged by its aircraft engine component, Volvo is researching the application of lightweight technology for trucks, which, within a decade, could make them at least 20 percent lighter. Currently, the company’s Swedish officials are creating the super light vehicle using a computer program that Continue Reading

The next several years hold growth for the commercial vehicle market, but nothing like the record-breaking registration numbers of 2006, according to the latest report from Polk. As the housing market and the economy rebound, vehicle sales are typically expected to see growth, but another recent survey indicated Continue Reading

When conducting routine maintenance, follow these tips to adjust belts tensioned with bolted brackets. Using a tension gauge, which is calibrated in pounds, is Continue Reading

Natural gas vehicle usage is boosted by financial incentives, according to a recent study conducted in metropolitan New York. But the study also suggested that any incentives for using NGVs should be tied to actual emissions reductions; for example, a portion of the money would be returned if a certain targets are not Continue Reading

The American Trucking Association is petitioning Congress to expand current restrictions on truck size and weight to allow the nation’s trucking industry more even footing to compete with other international markets. The use Continue Reading

Struggling economic times tend to heighten protectionist urges, but the former U.S. Ambassador to Canada is espousing the need for free-trade initiatives. Speaking recently in Quebec City, Gordon Griffin cited the growth that both Canada and the United States have experienced as a result of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). From Continue Reading

Last month, the consumer price index posted its largest gain since July 2008, gaining 0.1 percent above what economists forecasted. The Labor Department announced the index, which the government uses to measure inflation, rose Continue Reading

McLeod Software has expanded its mileage calculation capabilities with the introduction of a new interface module. ALK Technologies’ PC*Miler Multi-Version Switch (MVS) offers greater efficiency for carriers who must maintain different versions of PC*Miler for their customers. By integrating data and allowing it to be Continue Reading