Jeff Denham, Sam Graves, Derek Kan to Headline Ripon Panel
Two top transportation authorizers in the U.S. House and a senior official at the U.S. Department of Transportation are scheduled to headline a discussion about the future of the country’s infrastructure at the Ripon Society on Sept. 27.
September 21, 2018Technician Shortage Spurs Fleets to Outsource More Work
The truck technician shortage is causing some fleets to outsource more of their repair and maintenance work to dealerships.
September 21, 2018Rigorous Maintenance Essential to Avoiding Brake Problems
Preventive maintenance on the pneumatic system of brakes is essential to keeping Class 8 trucks on the road.
September 21, 2018Not Your Typical Repairs
Most of the work maintenance shops do is repetitive, but sometimes a unique problem can arise, and finding the solution can be a time-consuming process.
September 21, 2018Liftgates Versus Ramps
Liftgates, once beset with maintenance and power problems, largely have overcome those issues and are being used to help deliver more freight faster while preventing driver injuries, industry experts said.
September 21, 2018Electrification, Technology Take Center Stage at IAA 2018
HANOVER, Germany — The global truck manufacturers and suppliers exhibiting here at the massive IAA Commercial Vehicles show expressed a broadly shared vision that connectivity, automated driving and electric power are the dominant trends that will mold the future of commercial vehicles.
September 20, 2018PHMSA Exempts Hazmat, Secure-Cargo Carriers From California Rest Rule
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has pre-empted motor carriers hauling hazardous materials, explosives and security-sensitive cargo from California’s meal-and-rest-break requirements.
September 20, 2018Officers Issue 57,405 Citations, 87,907 Warnings During Operation Safe Driver Week
Commercial motor vehicle enforcement officers patrolling U.S. and Canadian highways issued more than 57,000 citations and nearly 88,000 warnings for unsafe driving behaviors during 2018 Operation Safe Driver Week, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance reported Sept. 19.
September 19, 2018ASCE Gives California's Kern County C on Infrastructure
Kern County, California’s third largest by surface area, has earned an overall C on an infrastructure report card developed by the region’s American Society of Civil Engineers division.
September 19, 2018Large Ocean Vessels Create Challenges for Shippers
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Ports throughout the United States are prepared to accept megaships carrying 18,000 TEUs or more, but while the larger vessels create efficiencies for maritime providers, they take more time to unload and can create bottlenecks for those at the port and the drivers hauling the loads.
September 19, 2018