October 28, 2019
Avoid Aftertreatment Woes With Routine Preventive Maintenance
Heading off engine exhaust aftertreatment headaches can be as simple as doing preventive maintenance by the book, representatives of fleets and truck and engine makers said. Diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems have helped Class 8 trucks cut emissions of particulate matter, or soot, and nitrogen oxide (NOx) compounds as a […]
Read HereOctober 02, 2019
Engine Maker Acquisition Could Fuel Hydrogen Disruption
Cummins’ acquisition of Hydrogenics indicates the diesel market leader could own the next engine tech, too. Cummins, the current leading supplier of Class 8 diesel engines—at about 38% in 2018, according to WardsAuto— knows that nothing lasts forever, particularly the fossil fuel painstakingly dug up from the deep within the Earth’s crust that post-internal combustion, […]
Read HereSeptember 16, 2019
Six strategies for drivers to reduce stress on the road
Ways and means to keep mentally strong longer If you drive for a living, then chances are you’re on the road more often than not. Although stress is a normal part of everybody’s day, the stress is even greater for truck drivers, as they are away from home, family, and friends for several days or […]
Read HereAugust 03, 2019
EPA IG Finds Study Critical of Glider Emissions Was Properly Conducted
A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Inspector General audit has given a 2017 agency study critical of glider truck emissions a clean bill of health. The audit found that the study was “consistent with Clean Air Act authority, standard EPA practices and relevant policies and procedures.” In our first episode of RoadSigns, Season Three, we ask: […]
Read HereJuly 10, 2019
Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards Tackle Latest Challenges
Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards emerged nearly 50 years ago and are used by many different organizations across the trucking industry, but there are aspects of them that deserve more attention, experts said. Technology & Maintenance Council’s S.5 Fleet Maintenance Management Study Group is responsible for maintenance and oversight of VMRS. TMC is a division of […]
Read HereJune 24, 2019
Kenworth, Peterbilt recall mirror glass
Recall began May 31, 2019. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 567 and 579 vehicles and Kenworth T680, T880 and W990 vehicles due to a defect of the mirror glass which may detach from the mirror carrier plate due to inadequate adhesion. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 3,907 […]
Read HereJune 08, 2019
CEO Made $357 Million From Small Businesses, $3.50 at a Time
In her 35 years running a small business, Maria Kirk dealt with only one company that made her physically ill: fuel card provider FleetCor Technologies Inc. and the thousands of dollars in fees it charged. “Many companies try to nickel-and-dime you, but this can’t even compare,’’ said Kirk, the owner of an ice-delivery firm in […]
Read HereMay 31, 2019
Fontaine recalls certain hydraulic tail trailers
Fontaine Trailer Company announced recently it is recalling approximately 123 of its Traverse hydraulic tail trailers, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents. The recall affects model year 2017-2019 Traverse HT trailers in which the hydraulic cylinder retaining pin for the main tail may disconnect from the trailer unexpectedly. This could cause the hydraulic […]
Read HereMay 18, 2019
Over 1800 trucks recalled for parking brake defect
The defect is triggered by cold temperatures and there’s currently no solution for the problem. Paccar has issued a recall for certain Kenworth trucks due to a defect that could cause the parking brake to fail, resulting in a crash or injuries. The recall affects 1837 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks model year 2018 – […]
Read HereApril 03, 2019
Navistar Recalls 25,000 Trucks Whose Tailpipes May Detach
Navistar International Corp. is recalling some 73-inch sleeper cab models from 2016 to 2020 because the rear exhaust hanger brackets could crack, allowing the tailpipe to detach and fall onto the roadway, where it could cause a crash if struck by another vehicle. Navistar told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of eight cases of […]
Read HereMarch 19, 2019
The CVSA just released the dates for this year’s 72-hour Roadcheck inspection spree
It’s that time of the year again; the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 29th annual International Roadcheck is right around the corner. This year, the 72-hour commercial vehicle inspection spree will take place from June 7th to June 9th. The International Roadcheck is a joint effort between the CVSA, FMCSA, as well as Canadian and […]
Read HereFebruary 25, 2019
Tax law tips for trucking in 2019
When President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 it came under immediate criticism by many as a boon to those in the higher tax brackets and a gift to corporations at the expense of mid- to lower-level wage earners. The administration rejected these characterizations as wrong. However, as of February 8, […]
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