DOT Announces Grow America Act
Earlier this year in St. Paul, Minnesota, President Obama and Secretary Foxx promised to present Congress with a multi-year surface transportation reauthorization proposal, and with the unveiling of The GROW AMERICA Act today, they...
Walcott Truckers Jamboree Turnout Over 40,000
The 36th edition of the Walcott Truckers Jamboree was a huge success last weekend as attendance nearly reached 41,000. The Walcott Truckers Jamboree is held annually at the World's Largest Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa.
The...
Heavy Vehicle User Tax 2290 May Not Weigh Heavy for Truckers If Prepared To...
The HVUT may not cost heavy as like the heavy motor vehicles if truckers and fleet-owners who need to pay tax form 2290 and file returns happen on time during this tax period for...
Highway Trust Fund At The Forefront Again – Gas Taxes To Raise?
Should We Expect Something Different?
The highway trust fund is making its round again as we all look for another way to fund the nation's highways. Highway funding is set to run out on May...
U.S. Factory Production Reaches 6 Month High In February
Production Reaches 6 Month High
U.S. Factory Production saw an increase 0.8 percent in the month of February, giving us a clear sign that the economy is starting to rebound from the severe winter we've...
Caterpillar Lawsuits Mounting Over Engines
Caterpillar Lawsuits Filed
Up to 10 lawsuits have been filed against Caterpillar, stating that the company's ACERT C13 and C15 engines were defective. The lawsuits also state that Caterpillar hid this information from owners and buyers....
Time To Invest In PACCAR And Heavy Duty Trucking?
PACCAR is one of the largest manufacturers of trucks in the world, as well as a strong Fortune 500 company. And with competitor names such as Kenworth and Peterbilt that have been a staple...
Dodge Diesel Starter Takes the Trucks Up Another Notch
The Dodge is a company which is synonymous with excellent and durable vehicles, primarily trucks. Today, the company is not only most famous for its imposing trucks, but also for a variety of technological...
Trucking News Weekly RoundUp May 17th
Trucking News May 17th
Engine maker Cummins Inc. is expected to start hiring this year at their Columbus, Indiana factory for production of their 5.0 V8 engines. The new, small diesel engines will power the...
The Great American Trucking Show Returns With New Events
The Great American Trucking Show is a trucking convention with over 500,000 feet of exhibit space that happens in Dallas in August each year at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
Some of the exciting...