During the North American Commerical Vehicle Show in Atlanta, ConMet introduced it’s PreSet Plus Electic Hub (eHub). This motor/generator mounts at the wheel-end in between the axle spindle and brake shoes. ConMet is going to launch a reefer trailer that uses this new eHub system instead of idling the engine…
With the local demand of truck drivers being high, more South Dakota schools are putting out more ways to pull people into the driver’s seat. For its fourth year, Capital University Center in Pierre is offering a Class A CDL Test Preparation Class November 22-23. There is also a Class…
Winter is pretty much here, along with blizzards and slick roads. Even though roads can be treacherous this time of year everyone keeps rolling, including truckers. Everyone needs to be a bit more cautious when the roads are icy, and the snow is falling. Here are some safety tips for…
Out of the University of Minnesota Morris campus, a research team has found that when a carrier has a mandated treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) they saved on medical insurance costs. They concluded their research by showing the savings of $441 per month per driver who accepted treatment for…
The ELD mandate went into effect in December of 2017, and carriers had two years to switch their old Automatic On-Board Recording Devices to the new Electronic Logging Devices. With the technology of today, and laws involving hours of service and miles driven, the ELDs are better trackers than AOBRDs….
Alphonso Lewis Sr. served as a transportation specialist and mechanic for the U.S. Army, he is now a truck driver for YRC Freight in Montgomery, Alabama. The trucking industry is doing its part to help veterans find job opportunities and career paths within the industry. It’s because veterans are trained…
Out of Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, Billy Turner and Troy Miller of Tether-Tech Safety have come up with a revolutionary design to keep your wheels attached when your bearings fail. Bearings failing is not an uncommon problem in this industry, and when the tire falls off, it could lead to deadly…
A new TA Express has opened in Summit, South Dakota off Exit 201 on Interstate 29. Regarding an agreement with Heinz, inc., this is the third Coffee cup to be converted into a TA Express. This new stop will include ten diesel lanes, 80 truck parking spots, three private showers,…
As its newest Gold Level Partner, Penske Transportation Solutions has raised its partnership with Women in Trucking and is continuing to empower women in the trucking industry. Jennifer Sockel of Penske will be serving on the WIT Board of Directors. They joined WIT in 2014, but now they are at…
Every year Heavy Duty Trucking puts out a list of 25 top green fleet leaders in the industry. HDT combs through nominations, stories, and press releases to find the top companies. They also look at the companies who are embracing green technologies and sharing their findings with others to make…