ORLANDO, Fla. — Trucking and U.S. economic trends continue along a familiar path of slow, steady improvement that is likely to carry into next year, three industry experts said
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
‘PedalCoach’ Driver Tool Aims to Save 5¢ a Mile on Fuel
ORLANDO, Fla. — A fledgling company showcased a new product here it said could save trucking companies a nickel a mile in fuel costs, while helping to retain drivers.
October 19, 2013TCA Considers Insurance, Driver Coercion Issues
ORLANDO, Fla. — Officials with the Truckload Carriers Association said they are evaluating how to address potential federal government changes to insurance limits, the issue of driver coercion and expanding the interstate driver corps to include 18-to-21 year olds.
October 19, 2013Goodyear Names Annual Highway Hero
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jason Harte, an owner-operator from Rogers, Ark., who works with Sammons Trucking, was named the 30th Goodyear Highway Hero.
March 25, 2013Rand McNally Announces Product Updates at MATS
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rand McNally made several product announcements here, including the news that the latest version of its IntelliRoute TND 520 truck GPS device will be available for sale in May.
March 22, 2013Origo Rolls Out Ignition Interlock System
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Origo displayed its new OrigoSafe ignition interlock system at the Mid-America Trucking Show here.
March 22, 2013Chevron Says New Delo Oil Boosts Fuel Economy
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Chevron Corp. said here that its latest synthetic motor oil can improve fuel economy up to 1% for Class 8 trucks.
March 25, 2013Editorial: A Quiet MATS 2013
It wasn’t the best of times. It wasn’t the worst of times. This year’s Mid-America Trucking Show was as notable for what didn’t happen as it was for what did occur on the floor of the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky.
March 25, 2013Eaton Unveils New Transmission for Navistar
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Eaton Corp. executives said the company has launched a new version of its UltraShift Plus automated manual transmission exclusively for Navistar Inc., designed to maximize fuel efficiency in linehaul applications.
March 25, 2013Fuel Economy Dominates MATS as Suppliers, Manufacturers Tout Products, Innovations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fuel efficiency was the top theme as the nation’s truck supply community hosted throngs of customers and prospects at the Mid-America Trucking Show, which officially opened here on Thursday.
March 22, 2013