Editors note: This article is part of a seven-part package dealing with operating costs in 2018. Read related articles that offer and in depth look at tire prices, fleet maintenance, warranty recovery, preventive maintenance, fuel spend, and an overview of operating...
Although I doubt you’ll sit on a Techology and Maintence Council Task Force with him any time soon, it looks like Elon Musk will soon add “trucking company executive” to his resume. One of the most fundamental drivers for success in today’s global...
The Capitol Christmas tree finally arrived in Washington, D.C., after traveling 2,170 miles along the Oregon trail. Photo courtesy of Paul Feenstra *Source...
Launching in 2017, the second North American Commercial Vehicle Show promises to include all major Class 8 truck manufacturers for the 2019 show, including Peterbilt and Kenworth for the first time. Freightliner, Western Star, Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks, Navistar, and...
Following a successful six-month demonstration period where New York City tested one million gallons of renewable diesel, the city has announced it will expand the use of renewable diesel and phase out the use of traditional diesel for its fleet. Renewable diesel...
Natural gas-powered Class 8 truck sales have fallen off almost 30% compared to last year’s numbers. That’s the word from a ACT Research in a new quarterly report that details market activity for natural gas-powered trucks through August of this year. The report notes...