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%
NTEA and MATS roundup
Two of the industry’s largest truck shows took place recently, the National Truck Equipment Association’s Work Truck Show and the Mid-America Trucking Show. We take a look at all of the new equipment on display at each show.
Positive attitudes are contagious
Over the past several weeks, I’??ve had the pleasure of meeting with groups of truck and equipment technicians.t reduction.our way.ome tried-and-true solutions availableaining systems of the automotive and light vehicle service segment. might have otherwise remained mere engineering drawings, at least for a few more years.lace>, early in May.ze in our lifetime – then fuel economy is likely a high priority for you.
Cooling Systems
The increased heat load generated by emissions controlled engines makes maintenance of cooling systems more critical than it was in the past
Another look into the future
Last month in my column, I touched on projections from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials – AASHTO.
Deadly, costly and growing: the trade in counterfeit parts
Toy trains, toothpaste, technology of all sorts, is subject to being counterfeited. In trucking, the problem is about hardware. And the solution isn’t easy.
All inclusive
Founded 60 years ago to transport fuel oil in the Midwest, Transport Service Co. (TSC) has grown and diversified into one of the largest tank truck carriers in the United States. Today, the Oak Brook, Ill.-based motor carrier conducts business through a Chemical Division that provides tank truck services to chemical manufacturers, and a Food Grade Division focused on serving manufacturers of bulk liquid food products.