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NewsFebruary 17, 2010

Rotary Lift Reveals 'Y'

MADISON, IN - Rotary Lift has unveiled the Y-Lift, the first in a series of new vehicle lifts with faster speed designed to help improve technician productivity and increase shop productivity.

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NewsFebruary 9, 2010

ATA Appoints New V.P. of Safety Policy

ARLINGTON, VA - The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has appointed industry expert Rob Abbott as vice president of safety policy.

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NewsFebruary 5, 2010

Tahoe Police Model Found to Have Lowest Lifecycle Cost

DETROIT - The Chevrolet Tahoe Police 2WD vehicle was found to have the lowest lifecycle cost in the law enforcement market, according to a lifecycle cost analysis by Vincentric.

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NewsFebruary 3, 2010

Online Trucking Permit Service Available from J. J. Keller

NEENAH, WI - J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. announced the release of a Web service that helps companies obtain permits for vehicles that are oversize, overweight or not properly permitted to travel to designated locations.

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NewsJanuary 27, 2010

U.S. Bans Texting by Truck and Bus Drivers

WASHINGTON - Truck and bus drivers who travel interstate roadways are now banned from using a handheld device to send text messages, U.S. officials said.

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NewsJanuary 20, 2010

Alarned Trailer Lock System Protects Cargo

JACKSONVILLE, FL - Next Generation Power, a distributor for Xena Security with strong links to the trucking industry, has developed the alarmingly strong Cargo Door Lock.

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NewsJanuary 13, 2010

PSE&G Truck Fleet Equipped with Extra Fire Protection

MINNETONKA, MN - Fireaway LLC announced that PSE&G, New Jersey's largest utility company, will outfit its fleet of service trucks with Stat-X First Responders, advanced aerosol based fire suppression devices that can be tossed into a burning manhole to suppress a blaze within seconds.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 13, 2010

Top 10 Most Viewed Stories in 2009

Top viewed stories included "What Fleet Managers Should Know About Diesel Particulate Filters," "Aftermarket Crew Cab Conversions Offered for Several Medium-Duty Trucks," and "Materials of Trade - Are You Sure You Know the Limits?"

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NewsDecember 31, 2009

Stranded Drivers to Sue Arrow Trucking Company

PHILADELPHIA - Arrow Trucking Co. is being sued by a Philadelphia attorney on behalf of the 1,400 former employees laid off right before Christmas, many of whom were truck drivers left stranded at truck stops.

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NewsDecember 16, 2009

Bill Seeks to Increase Max Truck Weight to 97K

WASHINGTON - Over-the-highway trucks will be able to carry up to 97,000 pounds if the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009, which is currently in House subcommittee, passes. Under present law, trucks can carry up to 80,000 pounds.

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