DAYTON, OHIO – At least nine states are considering proposals to separate big rigs from cars on interstate highways, hoping to reduce congestion, improve safety, and increase commerce by moving goods faster
Read More →BENTONVILLE, AR – Wal-Mart laid out ambitious environmental goals in late 2005, and now that it is nearing the two-year mark, it is compiling a major report on how far it has come with the program overall, including reducing waste, using more renewable energy, and stocking more green products.
Read More →FRANKFURT, GERMANY – Volkswagen AG may split up its truck unit to add its heavy-truck factory in Resende, Brazil, to a possible merged entity of MAN AG, Scania AB, and VW.
Read More →ALBANY, NY – Delmar Learning has launched a new set of training courses geared toward medium-/heavy-duty truck technicians: The Professional Truck Technician Training Series (PTTTS).
Read More →AKRON, OHIO – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. reports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified its commercial tires featuring Fuel Max Technology for use on SmartWay-eligible trucks.
Read More →The new engine being developed by Mercedez-Benz will release fewer emissions, generate 238 horsepower and average about 40 mpg.
Read More →MIAMI – Whirlpool Corporation is extending and expanding its contract with Ryder System, Inc. for parts warehousing and distribution services for six additional years.
Read More →FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – PHH FirstFleet has announced the expansion of its capabilities for private truck fleets in North America to include enhanced fuel and maintenance services for managers overseeing medium and heavy trucks and equipment.
Read More →WASHINGTON – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has improved its oversight and compliance reviews of high-risk carriers, but work remains to be done.
Read More →Toyota will test its newly developed plug-in hybrid on public roads in Japan for fuel efficiency and environmental advantages.
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