New IVECO S-Way Natural Gas allows Santa to Sleigh

Based on the new IVECO S-Way Natural Gas, this 500hp truck represents the most powerful production CNG trucks in the market. Its advanced Cursor 13 engine is capable of running on biomethane, meaning a 95% reduction in CO2 versus an equivalent diesel truck. This balance of emissions eradicating technology and strong performance enables Mr Claus to complete his exceptionally challenging mission...Read More

FM Electric duo powers FSEW towards 100% diesel-free haulage

FSEW is stepping up its green game with two new Volvo FM Electric 4×2 tractor units. These trucks join the pair the firm put on the road earlier this year, which is all part of their plan to hit net-zero emissions by 2025.Truck and Bus Wales & West supplied the vehicles, which FSEW said are crucial to their push for cleaner transportation. Geoff Tomlinson, FSEW’s managing director, said: “Volvo’s electric technology...Read More

Jackknifing is a type of trucking accident when the truck and trailer fold in on themselves to create a ‘V’ shape.

The word comes from a pocketknife where the blade hinges onto the main body of the tool. Jackknifing can be incredibly dangerous for the driver, other road users and the environment in which the incident happens. It’s also costly due to the time lost to an accident and potential goods and vehicle damage. So let’s take a look at how jackknifing...Read More

Harvey Butcher hangs up the keys

Rush Truck Centres of Canada has announced longtime salesman Harvey Butcher has retired. Butcher’s 49-year career concluded May 31. He has spent the last eight years selling new and used trucks and trailers to customers in Durham Region on behalf of Rush Truck Centres of Canada. “Harvey is now ready for more games of golf and time with his wife, kids and grandkids,” the company said......Read More

Lighting the way to successful roadside inspections

In 2020, lighting was the most common vehicle violations of commercial vehicle roadside inspections, according to FMCSA. A bad light can be the first impression a truck makes on an enforcement officer. Gino Fontana, a vice president of operations for Transervice’s Berkeley Division, keeps track of various regional and national safety blitzes as part of his fleet maintenance program.,,,,Read More

FMCSA extends comment period for proposed speed limiter rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) is extending the comment period for its proposal to install speed limiters in commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). The comment period for the advance notice of supplemental proposed rulemaking is extended from June 3, 2022 to July 18, 2022. The agency has so far received more than 12,100 comments on the Federal Register, many of which are against the.....Read More