Peterbilt names North American dealer of the year
Peterbilt Motors Co. named Jackson Group Peterbilt – Salt Lake City its 2013 North American Dealer of the Year for its high levels of customer satisfaction and exceptional growth in heavy- and medium-duty truck sales, financing, leasing and parts sales. The dealership’s outstanding performance is even more impressive, the company said, as it moved into a brand
Getting on board with EOBRs: Implementing a solution
Unscheduled stops. CSA violations. Unexpected, on-road service. Extended idle times. Excessive speeding. Habitual hard braking. Out there on the road, it’s a world of uncertainty. It’s enough to keep fleet managers who work hard spec’ing and maintaining their trucks awake at night wondering: “Where are my trucks and what are they doing?” Electronic onboard recorders
Challenges of the Highway Trust Fund
Last month, a group of trucking industry executives, industry associations and political representatives gathered at the Liaison hotel in Washington, D.C., to discuss the looming threat to the Highway Trust Fund (HTF). According to a presentation given by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the HTF obligations will fall nearly 100%
Ongoing development of light- and medium-duty trucks
New light- and medium-duty vehicles highlight recent OEM activity. At the recent Work Truck Show, held in conjunction with the 49th Annual NTEA Convention, several manufacturers showcased their latest vehicles and drivetrain technologies.
MATS roundup
Missed this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with major announcements from the show floor.
Developing solutions
Over the past few months, there has been a steady stream of news from developers of alternative power solutions for light- and medium-duty trucks.
NG trucks provide calculated benefits
On an energy equivalent basis, natural gas costs one-third less than conventional gasoline and 42% less than diesel fuel, on average. Light- and medium-duty NG-powered trucks took center stage at the 2012 Work Truck Show.
IT focus on fuel efficiency
How fleets are leveraging information technology to streamline the business process and increase efficiencies
Balancing Act
Keeping transportation costs in line while meeting the specialized needs of its company’s customers is an ongoing management challenge for the private fleet operation at Kemira.
EOBR for Xata Turnpike Solution now simpler to install
Xata Corp.’s new RouteTracker2 electronic onboard recorder for Xata Turnpike fits in the palm of a driver’s hand and features an upgraded Bluetooth stack that ensures uninterrupted connectivity with a variety of certified handheld devices, including cell phones, smartphones and tablet computers. It also includes a USB 2.0 port that enables driver and vehicle data to be downloaded from the RouteTracker2 to roadside inspection devices, allowing drivers to quickly get back on the road where they belong.