The California Air Resources Board has reminded heavy diesel truck owners that new emission rules take effect Jan. 1 and they may need to report their compliance online. Continue Reading

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Thursday, Dec. 22, announced the long-anticipated Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration final rule that revises the hours-of-service safety requirements for commercial truck drivers. Continue Reading

Idle Free Systems has released the Total Truck Heat System, a battery-powered auxiliary heating system to provide warmth and comfort for a truck’s sleeper berth without idling the engine. Continue Reading

The California Air Resources Board voted to introduce some changes to its Low Carbon Fuel Standard to streamline procedures and clarify language. The Low Carbon Fuel Standard is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels 10 percent by 2020. Continue Reading

TravelCenters of America said Wednesday that it will purchase and install cardless fueling technology at all of its locations nationwide. Continue Reading

The U.S. average diesel price declined for the fourth consecutive week after surpassing $4 a gallon, declining 6.6 cents to $3.828 for the week ending Monday, Dec. 19, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. The latest price is 58 cents higher than the same week last year. Continue Reading

FedEx Corp.’s fiscal second-quarter profit nearly doubled, boosted by higher holiday-season sales, and the company said it will purchase 27 new jets for its FedEx Express service in the next few years. Continue Reading

Concerned for its global customers and truck operators, Shell Chemicals has developed a technology designed to prevent tanker rollovers. The device, the “rollover warning device (RWD),” is available for order now around the world, the company said, following testing in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Continue Reading

Government could learn a lot from trucking
When it comes to cooperation and collaboration, I’d put trucking industry suppliers up against just about anybody. Not that they aren’t fierce competitors, far from it. Companies can be as tenacious as hockey teams when it comes to drive and the will to win. The truly amazing thing, however, is that they also find ways to work together for the good of their common customers, somehow managing to create win-win solutions. Continue Reading

Women In Trucking Assn. president & CEO Ellen Voie announced that with 2011 coming to a close she is proud to publicize the organization’s accomplishments and provide insight into next year’s goals for the fledgling organization. Continue Reading