Kevin JonesBusinessNatural gas update: Ryder reaches milestone; Clean Energy presses on; doing the mathThough natural gas hasn’t generated much buzz at this spring’s round of truck shows, early adopters in the industry continue to move forward where the diesel alternative makes operational sense. Both Ryder System Inc. and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. have noted significant achievements this week, and ACT Research Co. offers a tool for doing the math on the potential cost savings afforded by running natural gas trucks.April 2, 2014BusinessIdleAir finding profitability with fleet locations, better truck stop site selectionIdleAir, the long-struggling provider of truck stop electrification services, has turned the corner on operational profitability, company executives explained during a press briefing at last week’s Mid-America Trucking Show.April 1, 2014BusinessMichelin X ONE tops 2 million tires sold; new trailer tire introducedLess than four years after topping one million Michelin X One tire sales, Michelin Americas Truck Tires has reached the two million mark in North America, the company said Thursday in a presentation at the Mid-America Trucking Show. Michelin marked the occasion by introducing new innovations for the X One lineup that includes the Michelin […]March 28, 2014BusinessEaton inks deals with Paccar, VolvoFor Paccar, Eaton will provide an optimized version of its Fuller Advantage Series Automated 10-speed transmissions, which will be available on select Paccar trucks with the MX-13 engine in order to maximize fuel efficiency in linehaul applications.March 28, 2014BusinessNavistar develops, improves technologies to increase uptimeTechnologies aimed at maximizing vehicle uptime while offering customers more options and control were the topics discussed by Navistar Inc. leaders Thursday during the company’s annual press event at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The offerings – OnCommand Connection, Diamond Logic and fully automatic and automated manual transmissions – are designed to make vehicles more fuel […]March 27, 2014BusinessProView captures ‘human element’ along with vehicle dataMeritor WABCO is working with SmartDrive Systems to develop what the company bills as the commercial vehicle industry’s most comprehensive and efficient performance management system.March 26, 2014BusinessDiesel dips below $4 as US average price falls 1.5 centsThe national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel dipped below $4 in the week ended March 24 – barely.March 24, 2014BusinessCould Einstein fix CSA?Let’s consider what the genius who imagined the math behind the workings of the universe might think about the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.March 24, 2014BusinessLogo tattoos, smoking Cinderellas and great customer serviceDo your best customers proudly wear tattoos of your brand? The cult-like following enjoyed by Harley-Davidson is an extreme example, but in an increasingly competitive marketplace sustained success depends on customer loyalty. And the key is to see your business through “the lens” of customer, explains consultant Dennis Snow.March 21, 2014BusinessTools, crews, passengers: 2015 Sprinter 4×4 will be versatile new US optionTruck fleets with vans in the stable will soon have a versatile new vehicle choice, as Mercedes-Benz will offer a 4×4 version of the popular Sprinter Van beginning early next year, the company announced at the recent NTEA Work Truck Show.March 19, 2014Previous PagePage 17 of 29Next PageTop StoriesDriver coaching and scorecardingDrivers rank camera as top safety tech, as long as it faces outwardTruck drivers ranked a camera, depending on which way it faces, as having a good and bad influence on driver safety.Test DrivesQuick spin: Pete's electric Model 579Recruiting & retentionTrucking's youth movement lagging, but no retirement in sight for most driversTechnologyTransportation a top 10 target of cyberattackers, cases nearly triple last yearFeatured SponsorDownload the Heavy Duty Maintenance Checklist