Rep. Earl Blumenauer, a member of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, held a press conference Feb. 4 to announce he has reintroduced the bill he put forth last year that would increase fuel taxes to pay for upgrading the nation’s aging transportation system.
February 4, 2015EquipmentBusiness
Aftermarket Sales Growing; Fleets Keep Service In-House
LAS VEGAS — Trucking parts sales are projected to continue growing, but shortcomings in service could limit additional aftermarket opportunities, industry officials said.
February 2, 2015BusinessEquipment
December Medium-Duty Sales Push Segment to Strongest Annual Finish in Seven Years
U.S. retail sales of Classes 4-7 trucks climbed in December to 18,731 units, the highest monthly total in more than seven years, according to WardsAuto.com.
January 26, 2015TechnologyEquipmentSafety
Dealers Adjust to OEMs’ Diagnostics Systems by Revamping Service Center Operations
Dealerships are updating service facilities and rethinking their management practices to keep pace with onboard remote diagnostics systems that truck makers offer to limit maintenance delays and get truckers back out on the road, industry representatives said.
January 19, 2015BusinessEquipment
Wabash Boosts Full-Year 2014 Guidance
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. raised its guidance for trailer shipments and projected record sales for full-year 2014.
January 15, 2015GovernmentBusinessSafetyTechnologyEquipment
Boxer: Act on Long-Term Highway Bill Immediately
Less than a week after she announced she would not seek another term in the Senate, California Democrat Barbara Boxer urged GOP leaders to turn their attention to funding the country’s aging transportation system.
January 15, 2015BusinessSafetyEquipmentAutonomous
Dec. Class 8 Orders Jump 38%, Capping Best Year Since 2004
Class 8 truck orders jumped 38% to 43,900 units in December, capping the industry’s second-best year on record, ACT Research reported.
January 12, 2015BusinessEquipment
Tire Work Takes Training, Correct Tools to Protect Technicians, Executives Say
Commercial tire work is a tough and potentially hazardous job, but the combination of effective training, protective equipment, proper tools and adherence to federal safety regulations, make most — if not all — tire-related injuries preventable, industry executives said.
January 5, 2015BusinessEquipment
Michigan-Based Fleet Sues Wabash National; Claims Trailers Exceed Legal Height Limits
A Michigan trucking company is seeking repayment and damages from Wabash National Corp. and one of its dealers after purchasing 30 trailers it said it cannot operate because they exceed legal height limits.
December 22, 2014BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Bendix Spicer Kentucky Plant Hits Production Milestone
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake reported a milestone was reached at the Bowling Green, Kentucky, plant, with the production of more than 1 million foundation brakes over a 12-month period.
December 12, 2014