Archive for March 30th, 2010

Diesel prices dip slightly to $2.939 following 5-week rise »

For five straight weeks, diesel fuel prices had been on the rise. However, the U.S. Energy Information Administration is reporting on Monday, March 29, that diesel prices have dipped slightly – seven-tenths of a cent – from a week ago to average $2.939 per gallon. More: continued here

Shell Rotella SuperRigs heads to Virginia June 10-12 »

The 28th Shell Rotella SuperRigs will be held in the scenic, historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia from June 10-12 at the LEE HI Travel Plaza in Lexington. Shell Rotella SuperRigs, the premier truck beauty contest, will feature a number of fun and entertaining events for drivers, their families, and the entire community. More: continued here [...]

Latino leaders protest at UPS Addison »

Leaders of a Latino grass-roots organization in DuPage County are denouncing a United Parcel Service policy they say could cost many longtime workers their jobs. More: continued here

MATS: Bendix says three air management systems can deliver 8% fuel savings »

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Three air management systems from Bendix can collectively reduce a commercial vehicle’… [Full Story] More: continued here

MATS: Eaton expands availability, warranty coverage of UltraShift Plus »

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The popularity of its new UltraShift Plus automated transmission has prompted Eaton an… [Full Story] More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

Hold that bus: CARB eyes slowdown, amendments to truck and bus rule »

A weak economy and fewer trucks on the road may have a silver lining – a relaxation of some upcoming CARB trucking regulations. Late Friday, March 26, CARB said it would propose several amendments to its on-road truck and bus regulation by late this summer. More: continued here

Truckers Pay Tribute to “Jazzy” Jordan in Song »

Jan and Jim McCarter of thekeystruckers.com are not your average truck drivers.   Host of the popular blog and no strangers to trucking videos, they are also making headlines in one of the most difficult industries on the face of the planet:  music.Jan McCarter shares the experience of the open road through her songs, which can [...]

MATS: Bendix Wingman ACB more widely available, now with stationary object detection »

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Bendix Wingman ACB (Active Cruise with Braking) is now available on International, Ken… [Full Story] More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS