Business

Mack Launches 2017 Powertrain Lineup

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Mack Trucks rolled out its 2017 lineup here, featuring four in-house engines designed to meet federal greenhouse-gas emissions standards for trucks that tighten on Jan. 1.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
September 2, 2016
Government, Fuel

New GHG Rule Finalized

The Obama administration unveiled its long-anticipated Phase 2 rule on greenhouse-gas emissions from heavy- and medium-duty trucks, pushing the industry to make tractors and trailers that are more aerodynamic and fuel-efficient, yet still safe and durable.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
August 22, 2016
Fuel

Trailer OEMs Are First Group to Face New GHG Mandate

Trailer manufacturers are the first companies serving the trucking industry that will have to meet provisions of the new federal greenhouse-gas rule.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
August 22, 2016
Government, Fuel

Feds Roll Out Phase 2 on Greenhouse Gases

The Obama administration rolled out the final version of its Phase 2 rule on greenhouse gas emissions from heavy- and medium-duty trucks Aug. 16, with top administration officials saying the mandate will save 1.1 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide and other GHGs through the final rollout date of 2027.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
August 17, 2016
Equipment

Truck Techs Keeping Busy With Aftertreatment Issues

In the wake of federal clean-air mandates in 2007 and 2010, maintenance technicians are working furiously to keep the aftertreatment systems of their fleets’ trucks operating.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
August 12, 2016
Business

Trucking Pioneer Cochrane Dies at 103; Founded Overnite

J. Harwood Cochrane, the “greatest LTL trucker” of them all, who entered freight transportation by driving a horse-drawn carriage, founded Overnite Transportation Co. during the Great Depression and sold it to Union Pacific Corp. for $1.2 billion in 1986, died July 25 at the age of 103 in Richmond, Virginia.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
August 8, 2016
Business

Overnite Transportation Founder J. Harwood Cochrane Dies at 103

Trucking legend J. Harwood Cochrane, who entered freight transportation by driving a horse-drawn carriage and founded Overnite Transportation Co. during the Great Depression, died July 25 at 103 in Richmond, Virginia.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
July 26, 2016
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Shell Rotella Unveils New Engine Oil Lineup

WASHINGTON — Shell Rotella has unveiled its new lineup of lubricating oils, products designed to maintain the hotter-burning diesel engines coming in January 2017 and beyond.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
July 25, 2016
Business, Fuel

Shell Rotella Rolls Out New Engine Oils

WASHINGTON — Manufacturer Shell Rotella rolled out its new lineup of lubricating oils designed to maintain the hotter-burning diesel engines coming in January 2017 and beyond.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
July 21, 2016
Business

Chris Spear Named ATA President, Becomes Federation's Ninth Leader

Christopher Spear was named president and CEO of American Trucking Associations, effective July 9, succeeding Bill Graves, who is retiring.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
July 11, 2016