EPA Plans to Revisit Emissions Rule on Trailers, Glider Kits
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it was revisiting provisions in its GHG Phase 2 rule for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
Truck Drivers List Top 10 Peeves in the Industry
A federal mandate requiring the use of electronic logging devices and a lack of parking are among the top complaints truck drivers have about their industry.
New Class 8 Truck Orders Continue to Outperform Previous Year
Orders for new trucks in the heaviest Class 8 weight segment continue to outperform last year’s numbers, increasing month-to-month and year-to-date.
Armored Security Vehicles Go Electric
Cash management provider Brink’s has signed on with battery-electric truck maker Workhorse Group, to power its armored security vehicles.
ELD Sales Surge Expected as Deadline Looms for Truckers
Electronic logging device companies are expecting a sales surge at year-end as a federal mandate requiring truckers to use the digital equipment takes effect Dec. 18.
Ford Adds 2018 F-150 Police Responder Pickup to Truck Lineup
Ford Motor Co. is adding 2018 F-150 Police Responder pickup truck to its lineup of police vehicle offerings.
New ATA Report Forecasts Steady Growth for Trucking Industry
The American Trucking Associations forecasts freight volume will grow 2.8 percent this year and then accelerate over the next five years to 3.4 percent.
Trucking Industry Waiting for FMCSA’s ELD Enforcement Plan
With just five months until truckers must use electronic logging devices to track their driving time, it’s not clear how the program will be enforced.
Trucking Industry Debates Whether To Alter Driver Pay Model
As technology allows shipping companies to digitally track big rigs, the industry is asking if it's time to change the way truckers are paid.
U.S. Truck Fleets See an Uptick in Driver Turnover
The driver turnover pace for U.S. truck fleets rose in the first quarter of 2017. Despite the increase, rates remain at historically low levels.