- ATA Releases
Trucking Trends for 2015
2015-07-30
Trucking soared to new heights in 2014, and American Trucking Associations has the scoop on all
the numbers. Here are some highlights from the latest release of American Trucking Trends.
- More Fuel
Efficient Trucks on the Way, But Can You Afford One?
2015-01-15
Everybody loves saving money on gasoline, especially independent truckers. More miles per
gallon might just make or break your profit, but the long-term savings come at the cost of the
initial investment. Are you ready to buy a new truck just yet? New EPA rules already mandated
higher MPG for pickups and semis a few years ago. By the spring of 2015, we'll hear about the
next round of standards that will apply to model year 2018 and later.
- MPG - What's In Store
for 2018 and Beyond for Trucks?
2014-10-30
With heavy-duty trucks and buses producing an estimated 20 percent of greenhouse gases in the
United States each year, it is understandable that any regulations to reduce America's
dependence on fossil fuels and lower the resulting emissions are going to target the efficiency
of long-haul tractor-trailers.
- The Value of Using Our
Ads to Sell Your Semi Truck
2014-10-28
When you're looking to sell your semi truck, you want a resource for truck advertising that's
going to be inexpensive, but effective. Unfortunately, those are hard to find. However, when you
take advantage of the options available at truckertotrucker.com, you'll find plenty of reasons
to place your ad with us.
- Tips to Prepare for Hours of Service
Changes
2013-05-17
As the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals prepares to issue a final decision in the American
Trucking Assns.' (ATA) case against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
regarding the restart and rest break changes to the driver hours of service rules, the trucking
industry should be preparing for the impacts those changes may have on their operations.
- New Fuel Economy and Emissions Standards
Program
2012-11-21
The new standards for fuel economy aim to achieve the equivalent of 54.5 miles per gallon for
light-duty trucks and cars by 2025. This new benchmark is almost twice in terms of fuel
efficiency of the trucks and cars currently on the roads.
- Mack Introduces New Integrated Products At
Mid-America Truck Show
2012-05-04
Those visiting the Mid-American Truck Show this year were treated to the announcement by Mack
about the release of their newest integrated products. The Super Econodyne Powertrain and
Pedigree Uptime Protection Service and Support Package serve to prove why Mack has such a solid
reputation for longstanding leadership in this field.
- Making More Money Using Super Single Tires
on Trucks and Trailers
2012-04-20
For years, truckers have used the conventional dual tires on their wheels. A huge change has
been introduced by Michelin North America with their X One XDA Super wide Energy truck tires.
There are a number of things that make this an exciting addition to the trucking industry.
- What's Ahead For The Trucking
Industry?
2012-04-09
Most truckers recognize some drastic changes have occurred in the industry since the recession
began in 2008. Higher fuel prices, more legislative mandates, and reduced consumer spending have
all taken their toll on many who depend on this profession for survival.
- Raising Gross Weight Limits on
Commercial Vehicles Proposed
2012-02-06
A bill that was recently introduced to congress includes a raising the weight limit for
commercial vehicles from 88,000 pounds to 97,000 pounds. This is an increase of 21 percent,
which has many civil engineers and lawmakers worried about the impact on current infrastructure.
- Welcome PACCAR Financial Used Truck
Center
2012-01-10
A new truck dealer has been welcomed into the Trucker to Trucker's impressive list of dealers.
The company is PACCAR Financials Used Truck Center. Their truck centers are known for selling
late model trucks that have been traded, repossessed or are off-lease for PACCAR Financial.
- Looking Into A
Complete Line of Trailers
2011-08-01
There is no U.S. equipment trailer manufacturer that offers a more complete line of trailers
for the construction, agriculture, waste and recycling, transportation, and industrial markets
than Trail King Industries Inc.
- The First Name in Trailers Manufactures the Lightest Weight Dry Van
2011-07-27
Utility – The First Name in Trailers will be at Booth #20145 in Dallas, Texas at The Great
American Trucking Show on August 25 through August 27, 2011. Utility Trailer Manufacturing
Company invites you to stop by and see what is new in their line of trailers.