The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released findings from the first phase of a three-part research effort aimed at mitigating costly large truck rollovers. ATRI’s first phase produced a database of locations with the highest frequency of large truck rollovers using over 50,000 crash records from a nine-year period. The database, which covers 31 states, [...]

Kinard Trucking, Inc., started hauling potatoes in 1926 with two trucks. The York, Pa.-based trucking company transports dry goods and commodities throughout the lower 48 states and Canada with a fleet of 200 trucks, mostly Kenworths, and 1,100 vans and specialized trailers. “My highest priority is finding ways to be more efficient,” said Director of [...]

Mean Green achieved the following world record speeds: Flying Kilometre -236.577 km/h (147.002 mph) and Standing Kilometre – 153.252 km/h (95.245 mph). “We are very pleased with Mean Green’s performance, especially at such a high altitude,” said Boije Ovebrink, Mean Green driver and owner. “We knew Wendover would present challenges because it’s more than 4,200 [...]

The American Transportation Research Institute released findings from the first phase of a three-part research effort aimed at identifying patterns in large truck rollovers and mitigating the frequency of such events. The first phase produced a database of locations with the highest frequency of large truck rollovers in the U.S. using records from a nine-year [...]

A NSW-based specialist manufacturing company has acquired a Hino 300 Series Hybrid to reduce its carbon footprint, save costs and benefit its clients. SICO South Pacific, whose head office is in the US, purchased the 300 Series Hybrid 616 IFS as its first company-owned truck in Australia. Purchasing manager Andy Lovis said the arrival of [...]

The Intermat exhibition taking place from 16 to 21 April in Paris, Renault Trucks is the occasion for Renault Trucks to launch a new configuration for worksite supply applications: the Premium Lander Tridem 8×4*4. Featuring a retractable rear steering axle with a load capacity of 10t, the Premium Lander 8×4*4 Tridem is the ideal platform [...]

After being sold on international markets, the Kerax XTREM is now coming to Europe in an 8×4 rigid version. This vehicle, particularly suitable for mining applications and building materials haulage, has been designed to carry heavy loads in challenging environments over rough terrain. The Kerax 8×4 XTREM is available at a power rating of 430 [...]

In Amsterdam, four Vitos, two Vianos and three Sprinters will be exhibited. A 3D model of the new Citan urban delivery van will be presented outside hall 1. The Vito E-Cell is of particular interest for those seeking locally emission-free transport solutions in inner cities. The Vito E-CELL crewbus is the world’s first seven-seater vehicle [...]

The release of the 2012 edition of ATA American Trucking Trends by American Trucking Associations, now available for sale through ATA Business Solutions, shows that trucking continues to be the dominant mode of freight transportation and an integral part of the U.S. economy. “Trends is the singularly most important guide to trucking facts and figures,” [...]

In testimony before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, NFI Chief Financial Officer Steve Grabell warned that rapidly increasing toll rates, as well as the spread of tolls across the transportation system, are a threat to consumers and to the trucking industry. “I am deeply concerned about the significant increases in toll costs that [...]

Chevrolet and GMC extended cab heavy-duty pickup trucks with a bi-fuel option will sell for $11,000 above the suggested base-vehicle price. Fleet and retail customers can place orders for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD beginning Thursday (April 19). The pickups, which run on compressed natural gas (CNG) and gasoline, have [...]

Renault Trucks is at the Intermat show in Paris (Villepinte) from April 16-21, the trade show for construction professionals, presenting the whole of its Construction range. Customers can see the manufacturer’s latest additions, such as the Premium Lander OptiTrack 6×2, the Renault Kerax XTREM 8×4 and the Premium Lander Tridem 8×4, fitted with a fourth [...]

Medium and heavy truck sales were up 4% in March over the same period a year ago and up 28% for the first quarter, according to figures compiled by Wards Communications. Dealers sold 43,813 trucks with GVW ratings above 10,000 pounds during the month, up from March 2011 (42,188). For the quarter, the total was [...]