WASHINGTON — Truck and bus tires from China were being dumped in the United States at below-market prices, a potential step toward the imposition of duties, the Commerce Department announced Aug. 29.
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Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Exxon to Introduce New Engine Oils on Website
ExxonMobil said it will introduce the new product line and details of its Mobil Delvac-branded CK-4 and FA-4 commercial vehicle engine oils on its website, mobildelvac.com on Sept. 20.
August 26, 2016July Class 8 Sales Tumble 39.8%
U.S. retail sales of Class 8 trucks fell 39.8% in July from a year earlier, WardsAuto.com reported, as the trucking industry struggles with an uneven economy and the effects of earlier overproduction.
August 22, 2016Survey Ranks Arpin Van Lines as Top Household Goods Mover in Customer Satisfaction
Arpin Van Lines has been rated the best in customer satisfaction of the 10 largest suppliers of household goods, according to the 22nd Annual Nationwide Relocating Employee Survey released by independent research firm Trippel Survey & Research.
August 15, 2016Trailer Orders Fall to Below 10,000 in July
U.S. trailer orders in July fell to less than half of what they were a year earlier as seasonal weakness and cautious fleets still eyeing a lackluster economy cut demand more than expected, ACT Research Co. reported.
August 15, 2016Video: Bendix, Kenworth Demonstrate Wingman Fusion
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems provided an in-cab demonstration of the Bendix Wingman Fusion safety system here during a Kenworth media event.
August 15, 2016In Typical Roadside Tire Emergencies, It’s Often Tire Makers to the Rescue
Roadside tire emergencies typically strike without warning, despite the best-laid preventive maintenance programs of fleet and maintenance managers.
August 15, 2016Driver-Focused Designs
The annual National Truck Driving Championships kicked off Aug. 10 in Indianapolis. To coincide with Transport Topics’ coverage of the “Super Bowl of Safety,” this edition of Equipment & Maintenance Update features stories focused on drivers’ needs and concerns, including those related to comfort, safety and health.
August 10, 2016Female-Friendly Equipment Prevents Injuries, Improves Ease of Use, Drivers, Suppliers Say
To help attract and retain female drivers, a number of fleets and manufacturers are adding specialized equipment to help reduce injuries and minimize the amount of strength needed to complete certain tasks, which contribute to a better life on the road.
August 11, 2016Achieving ‘360° Driver Awareness’
When it comes to personal safety, the time-tested adage “know your surroundings” is sound advice. Whether it’s walking down a dark street or driving in heavy traffic, the more you know about what’s around you, the more quickly you can react to changing conditions.
August 11, 2016