The ability of fleets to expand using owner-operators continues to trend down, says Transport Capital Partners in its Third Quarter 2011 Business Expectations Survey report.While 41 percent of carriers say their contractor fleets have remained steady over the last three quarters, the number of fleets seeking to expand capacity through contractors has dropped down from [...]

The DTM finale at the Hockenheimring from October 21 to 23 will mark the 84th and - for the time being - last racing commitment for the Audi A4 DTM in the most popular international touring car racing series. In 2012 a set of new Technical Regulations will come into effect in the DTM, which [...]

Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) has teamed with Team Sugawara lead by Yoshimasa Sugawara to form HINO TEAM SUGAWARA to enter two HINO 500 Series trucks in the Trucks category of the Dakar Rally 2012, which is scheduled to start at Mar del Plata, Argentina, on January 1, 2012.Hino, which marked its 20th consecutive finish in [...]

Kawasaki - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), one of Asia’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, announced the production start of its all-new Canter light-duty truck for the European market following a final quality inspection.
The Fuso Canter, the international bestseller from Daimler Trucks, is developed in Japan, and built for the European market in [...]

Grapevine, Texas – The nation’s two leading trucking industry trade groups - American Trucking sociations and the Truckload Carriers Association - came together at the conclusion of ATA’s Management Conference & Exhibition to call on policy makers to allow for increased truck productivity.
The trucking industry, like any family, sometimes takes a while to reach a [...]

KIRKLAND, Wash., – The new 2012 Kenworth Calendar featuring The World’s Best® trucks is now available for order.The six-page, 2012 Kenworth Wall Calendar features the T370 fire tanker, T440 Extended Day Cab compressed natural gas (CNG) tractor, T660 86-inch Studio AeroCab®, T700 75-inch AERODYNE®, T800 38-inch AeroCab heavy haul, and W900L 86-inch Studio AeroCab®. [...]

KIRKLAND, Wash., – Kenworth Truck Company’s comprehensive green truck program was recognized with Green Fleet magazine’s selection of Kenworth’s Andy Douglas as one of the magazine’s first-ever 40 Sustainability All-Stars. The announcement came at the recent Green Fleet Conference awards banquet in Dallas. Douglas has led Kenworth’s “green truck initiatives” for the past five [...]

Since it was launched in 1997, whether it is being used in Chilean copper mines, Moroccan phosphate mines or Indonesian coal mines, the Renault Kerax has been able to clearly demonstrate its qualities under the severest operating conditions. Backed by this experience and the expectations of the most demanding customers in terms of costs [...]

Electric cars are increasingly becoming very popular. Peoples concern over environment, fuel conservation and downfall in economies around the world. Major car brands are working to develop most efficient electric cars around the world. Some are already on roads with little disadvantages as compared to combustion engines. Price is very high, charging is a [...]

High Point, N.C. – Thomas Built Buses recognized its top dealers of the year at its annual dealer meeting in Greensboro, N.C. on October 4, 2011. Thomas Built president and CEO Kelley Platt presented the 2011 Dealer of the Year award to Frank Lewis, general manager of Whayne Power Systems, of Whayne Supply Company in [...]