ATLANTA — The Technology & Maintenance Council presented four professionals with the Silver Spark Plug — its highest honor that recognizes professional excellence in commercial vehicle maintenance.
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Business Groups Say Time Is Now to Increase Gas Tax for Roads
The largest U.S. business lobby and the trucking industry joined forces to urge skeptical lawmakers to increase federal fuel taxes for the first time in a quarter century to raise money for crumbling roads and bridges.
Noregon Adds Simulation, Education Modules to JPRO Maintenance Platform
ATLANTA –Noregon announced updates to its suite of maintenance technology products during a press conference here at the Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.
Pilot Flying J to Expand Truck Care Services in 2018
ATLANTA — Seven Truck Care service center locations are planned to debut by the middle of the year, Pilot Flying J executives announced at the Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 6.
Ultralift Power Tool for Trailer Gear Designed to Reduce Driver Injuries
ATLANTA — Ultralift Technologies has a power tool for raising and lowering trailer landing gear that the company said could help reduce the number of repetitive motion injuries among truck drivers.
Verizon rolls together telematics portfolio with launch of Verizon Connect
Verizon has integrated its connected vehicle division with two recently acquired fleet and mobile workforce management software companies under a single, combined brand: Verizon Connect.
It’s the culmination of more than $5 billion in investments, ac
Goodyear Uses Mobile App to Boost Tire Management
ATLANTA — The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. announced a new subscription-based mobile tire management program, Tire Optix. It is intended to help fleets add consistency to the process of managing a top cost across their entire network.
Planes, Trains and Trucks: Global Trade Boom Fires Up Oil Demand
The strength of oil consumption took analysts by surprise last year, and played a big role in crude’s recovery to a three-year high in January.
Lawmakers Urge ELD Waiver Extensions, HOS Rule Overhaul
Several lawmakers are calling for an extension of the electronic logging device waiver granted to livestock haulers, who were given temporary reprieve from the mandate in late December.
Valvoline Introduces Oil for Natural Gas Engines
ATLANTA — Valvoline Inc. launched an engine oil approved for use in natural gas fleet engines, the company announced at the Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 7.