Are we giving up traction in order to lessen rolling resistance? The short answer is yes, but not to the degree some might imagine. By Jim Park, Equipment Editor Traction is a funny thing: We… Read More »Traction vs. Fuel Economy?
6/28/2012 3:30:00 PM Write a Letter to the Editor Tweet Print This The Supreme Court Thursday upheld President Obama’s healthcare law that expands insurance to millions of Americans, Bloomberg reported. In a 5-4 vote,… Read More »Supreme Court Upholds Healthcare Law
The basics of driving for better fuel economy include progressive shifting and taking advantage of downhill rides. By Jim Park, Equipment Editor There are still legions of drivers who are not practicing even the most… Read More »Five Easy Ways to Reduce Fuel Consumption
6/27/2012 4:15:00 PM Write a Letter to the Editor Tweet Print This Congressional leaders said Wednesday they have reached tentative agreement on a federal highway bill. The measure drops a requirement that the government… Read More »Congress Reaches Tentative Agreement on Highway Bill
New Fixed Rates for the HMSP Program On June 27, 2012, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued new fixed out-of-service (OOS) rates for determining eligibility for a permit under the HMSP Program. These… Read More »New Fixed Rates for the Hazardous Materials Safety Permit (HMSP) Program & Notice to Denied HMSP Holders
Fuel efficiency is about the whole spec, from the powertrain to the tires, from the sloped hood and roof fairing to the gap between the tractor and the trailer. Leave no stone unturned. By Jim… Read More »Driving Fuel Efficiency
6/26/2012 11:30:00 AM Write a Letter to the Editor Downturns Follow Oil’s Slide to Below $80 a Barrel Tweet Print This Bruce Harmon/Trans Pixs Diesel fell for the 11th straight week, dropping 5.1 cents… Read More »Diesel Drops 5.1¢ to 16-Month Low $3.678; Gasoline Tumbles 9.6¢ to $3.437 a Gallon
A new law in Iowa makes it easier for former military personnel to make the switch to a commercial driving career. House File 2403, signed into law by Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, authorizes the Iowa… Read More »Iowa Waives CDL Drive Skills Test for Military Personnel
6/25/2012 11:30:00 AM Write a Letter to the Editor Tweet Print This Con-way Inc.Con-way Freight said it will raise its less-than-truckload rates 6.9%, effective July 9. Con-way Freight, LTL and largest unit of Con-way… Read More »Con-way Freight Sets 6.9% Rate Increase
U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Public Affairs 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. Washington, DC 20590www.dot.gov/affairs/index.html FMCSA 16-12 Monday, June 25, 2012 Contact: Candice T. Burns Tel.: (202) 366-9999 FMCSA Announces Results of 2012 Drug… Read More »FMCSA Announces Results of 2012 Drug and Alcohol Inspection Strike Force
What does this disc brake pad say to you? I found it in a motel parking lot frequented by tour buses that travel the mountainous roads in the region. On the Road Blog by Jim… Read More »Crash Prevention? Sorry, not our job.
6/22/2012 8:15:00 AM Write a Letter to the Editor Tweet Print This The Panama Canal Authority announced the completion of the first section of a new lock wall as part of its $5 billion… Read More »Section of New Panama Canal Lock Completed