- Safety Tip: When Passing Isn’t a Safe OptionBefore preparing to pass another vehicle, a driver needs to be sure the maneuver isn’t about to interfere with oncoming traffic or the vehicle being passing. Safe passing requires both patience and sound judgment.The Idaho Transportation Department warns drivers to never pass while driving in or approaching these areas:Hills, curves ... read more
- Powerstep for Ford Transit VansAMP Research, a provider of bed steps, bed extenders, and automatic power articulating side steps, has announced the release of its Powerstep running boards for the 2014-2017 Ford Transit Van.A replacement for the Ford Econoline series, the flexible, functional and efficient Transit Van line is offered in a variety of configurations ... read more
- Kenworth Dealerships Open in Kentucky and West Va.Worldwide Equipment has relocated and opened four Kenworth dealerships to enhance parts and service support for customers operating in the coal-producing region of Eastern Kentucky and West Virginia.The latest Worldwide Equipment dealership actions include:Opened a 26,000 square-foot Kenworth parts and service location with easy access to U.S. Interstate 64 in ... read more
- POLL: What was your level of mechanical experience when you started as an owner-op?Owner-operators, when you launched your business, what level of mechanical knowledge and/or experience did you have -- whether the required basic knowledge or more in-depth professional experience or education? ... read more
- Lisa Kelly, Edgar Hansen greeting truckers at Love’s stops through SeptemberLisa Kelly is part of the 19-stop campaign that highlights innovations that have spurred the industry forward, including the debut of API CK-4 and FA-4 heavy duty engine oils last year. Joining her is "Deadliest Catch" star Edgar Hansen. ... read more
- Rebuilding: From bulk dedicated to a base of direct flatbed customers with owner-op Tim KlausOn Overdrive Radio: Flatbedder Tim Klaus re-entered trucking and found himself at the center of the natural gas drilling boom, hauling frac sand. It dried up earlier for him than for many, and since then he's made several moves in freight, trailer spec and more to build a core of ... read more
- DHL, Ford show off ‘early build’ larger electric van based on Transit
- Move over breathalyzer … here comes the textalyzerA textalyzer captures taps and swipes to determine if a driver was using their phone while operating a vehicle. It would also be able to tell if the driver was using a phone legally, such as via hands-free technology. Although it is not yet ready for everyday use, ... read more
- Terrorism-by-vehicle is an unholy trend here to stayYet another jihadist terror attack, again with a vehicle used as the weapon of choice to mow down innocent lives in a major metropolitan city. We saw it happen with a truck in Nice, France, last year, with over 84 dead and hundreds injured as a result. read more ... read more
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