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by Brian Straight May. 7, 2013

Texas group pushes propane

To help boost the public profile of propane autogas as it fights for its place among alternative fuels, the The Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT)....More
by Brian Straight Apr. 3, 2013

The societal impact of trucks

Most of us that are involved in the trucking industry – be we drivers, technicians, management, or even us who have been blessed enough to....More
by Brian Straight Mar. 26, 2013

Saluting Ryder for its veteran hiring progress

Back in November 2011, Ryder System set a goal to hire 1,000 military veterans by the end of 2013. An admirable objective by any measure....More
by Brian Straight Mar. 5, 2013

Steering drivers into a pain-free future

Years ago, truck drivers like my grandfather had to work hard to make their living. From loading and unloading, to the pain they suffered through....More
by Brian Straight Feb. 28, 2013

Calling Ground Traffic Control – system locates stolen equipment

Let this be a warning to thieves – you never know who is watching, or tracking....More
by Brian Straight Feb. 20, 2013

Here's to 90 years and many more for Kenworth

Kenworth Truck Co. is celebrating 90 years in business in 2013 and will be hosting a number of events throughout the year to mark the occasion. (....More
by Brian Straight Feb. 12, 2013

“Jackpot” avoids hits to reach safety milestone

When you drive a truck, there is always a little bit of luck involved to avoid incidents. The vehicle’s are large, maneuvering them around....More
by Brian Straight Jan. 10, 2013

The electric truck: How one firm is giving fleets a choice

A San Francisco start-up company is looking to fill in a “gap” that its CEO says exist in the commercial electric vehicle market....More
by Brian Straight Jan. 3, 2013

Flippin’ burgers in a flip-top tanker

Many men – and women – salivate over the thought of flipping juicy burgers on an outdoor grill. What about the idea of grilling up to 1....More
by Brian Straight Nov. 26, 2012

Going to school on the driver-shortage issue

Every few years the driver shortage rears its ugly head, everyone sits around and debates how bad it will be, what caused it, and how long it will....More
by Brian Straight Oct. 31, 2012

Clearing the brain while weathering Hurricane Sandy

When I was growing up as a kid in Rhode Island, there was a sports columnist who wrote for the Providence Journal, the state’s largest....More
by Brian Straight Oct. 18, 2012

In the Christmas spirit

Mack Trucks will be responsible for hauling one of our nation’s most treasured pieces of cargo – the Capitol Christmas tree.  (OK....More
by Brian Straight Sep. 28, 2012

The logic behind Navistar’s refuse market entry

Back in May of this year, Navistar announced it had reached agreement to purchase EZ-Pack. EZ-Pack, for those that don’t know, is a refuse....More
by Brian Straight Aug. 29, 2012

Navistar must solve the trust equation

There is no question this has been a time of uncertainty for Navistar....More
by Brian Straight Aug. 8, 2012

It's time to show off your telematics brilliance

For those that are into telematics, and I mean really into telematics, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Assn. (AAIA) is hosting a contest just....More
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