- 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.
- What You Don't Know About Tires Can Hurt
Fuel Economy
2013-04-17
Aerodynamics, engines, speed, idling, vehicle weight, these are all things that come to top of
mind when considering improving fuel economy on heavy trucks. But there's another component on
the truck that plays a critical role in fuel economy that is sometimes overlooked when pondering
the fuel economy equation.
- 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.
- EPA Honors Heartland Express for its
Commitment to Environment
2012-10-18
Heartland Express, Inc. has received the prestigious SmartWay Excellence Award from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The award is given in recognition of the company as a
true industry leader in energy efficiency and freight supply chain environmental performance.
- Manac Semi
Trailers Rise Up to Meet the Road
2011-07-28
At Manac, the motto is 'whatever the road' and as the largest manufacturer in North America of
custom-built and specialty semitrailers, the motto is right on target.
- 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.
- Why Do I Need A Mack
Truck?
2011-07-25
Mack Trucks is currently one of the largest producers of heavy-duty trucks in North America.
The company that began in 1900 has grown to an entity that provides service in 45 countries at
over 650 services, parts, and sales centers.
- Volvo's Selective Catalytic Reduction Technology Becomes EPA 2010 Standard
2011-01-20
Volvo's Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCT) technology is now equipping a Volvo VN780 being
used by America's Road Team in its ongoing campaign for truck safety and emission control.
Volvo's SCT has rapidly established itself and has been selected as the EPA's preferred emission
solution in 2010 and will continue into 2011. Click the link for more information on Volvo
trucks for sale.