More than 100 technicians came together to compete during the Technology & Maintenance Council's 2018 National Technician Skills Competition, SuperTech, that tests the knowledge and capabilities of truck service and repair technicians from across the country. Winning techs said ongoing education from their employers and equipment and component manufacturers contributed to their success. ...Read the rest of this story
Traffic added an estimated $74.5 billion in operational costs across the trucking industry in 2016, according to an updated report from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI).
The group said that figure was an increase of 0.5%, or $37 ...Read the rest of this story
Ryder System is expanding Ryder Last Mile, a home delivery and white-glove installation service for big-and-bulky goods, in 11 North American markets. ...Read the rest of this story
Times are good everywhere in trucking and Chris Baer, president and CEO of Vipar Heavy Duty, confirmed that applies to the aftermarket segment as well in his remarks at the company's annual conference. ...Read the rest of this story
Traffic congestion slammed trucking with nearly $74.5 billion in operational costs in 2016, a 0.5% increase over 2015, according to the American Transportation Research Institute. ...Read the rest of this story
Centric Parts, a division of APC Automotive Technologies, has unveiled a line of premium performance disc brake pads. Posi Quiet Pro has been designed to address service issues including brake fade, weak braking response, excessive noise, and time-consuming break-in procedures,…...Read the rest of this story