With a piece of string, a tape measure, some masking tape and a low-tech tool called a trammel bar, a driver should be able to check the alignment of steer wheels and dual axles in the field with minimum fuss.

Shipments of truck trailers during August totaled 23,652, according to the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association, behind last year's record-setting pace.

It could be a RIG or it could be a RUG, but the difference appears to be a minor issue compared with an ongoing debate over how underride or impact guards should be maintained.

United Parcel Service has restored most of its intermodal business to the Norfolk Southern and CSX railroads, but some other major shippers say things are getting worse again.

Shipments of truck trailers during August totaled 23,652, according to the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association, behind last year's record-setting pace.

It could be a RIG or it could be a RUG, but the difference appears to be a minor issue compared with an ongoing debate over how underride or impact guards should be maintained.

TMC members at this year's fall meeeting learned a driver can check wheel alignment in the field with a piece of string, a tape measure, some masking tape and a trammel bar, with little fuss.

The average price of diesel fuel dropped for the second straight week to $1.224 per gallon, but analysts say this is the not the beginning of a plunge toward February levels.

A representative of American Trucking Associations made another pitch to members of The Maintenance Council to formally affiliate with the agency, as required under ATA’s new strategic plan.

The trucking industry breathed a collective sigh of relief as the diesel fuel price fell this week for the first time in 18 weeks. But some analysts say further drops are unlikely.