Maker of Smaller, Lighter Electric Motors Attracts Investors
Infinitum Electric, an electric motor maker based in Texas, has attracted $80 million in investment from several major energy-focused firms, enabling it to boost production.
US Motor Travel Rises by 2.9% in September Amid Low Gasoline Prices
U.S. motorists logged 2.9% more miles in September versus last year, new federal data showed, continuing a record-setting pace amid low gasoline prices and lower unemployment.
Motor Travel Rises at Record Pace in February
U.S. motor travel surged at a record pace in February as Americans took to the road again after January's historic snowstorms, U.S. data released April 25 showed, fueling optimism about gasoline demand as refiners brace for the busy summer driving season.
Jim Runk to Retire After Nearly 44 Years With Pennsylvania MTA
Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association President Jim Runk announced his retirement pending the expected hiring of a successor this summer.
Motorists Log Record 283.7 Billion Miles in US in July
Motorists logged a record 283.7 billion miles on U.S. roadways in July, the most ever for the month and up 4.2% from a year earlier, according to government data.
Wisconsin Truckers Choose Kedzie to Succeed Howells
Neal Kedzie will become president of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association as of July 1, the trucking organization announced. He will succeed Tom Howells, who is retiring.
June 25, 2014Former Trucker Derrickson Named Director of Delaware Motor Transport Association
Delaware Motor Transport Association announced that M. Lee Derrickson, a former trucker and driver-training instructor, has taken over as executive director.
February 17, 2014Propane Group Seeks HOS Waiver
The propane industry has asked the federal government for a waiver of hours-of-service rules for truck drivers in the Midwest and northeastern United States who are hauling the gas.
January 16, 2014Editorial: Motor Carrier Challenges
This week’s Transport Topics illustrates some non-freight challenges that the trucking industry currently faces: scammers and juries that want to send “messages” to truckers by whacking their wallets.
April 8, 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, 2013