Future perfect?

Paul Vikner is president and CEO of Mack Trucks Inc. He's been president since 2001 and spent the five previous years at Mack as executive vice-president of sales and marketing (1996-2001). Previously at Iveco Trucks North America and Isuzu Trucks...

No good deed goes unpunished

Mother Load was running as well as it ever had, but it hadn't looked so good in years, probably since he'd first driven off the lot more than 10 years ago.

Smoking: Did you know?

How many drivers do you know who smoke? You probably could name a few people who do not smoke, but most drivers do. We all know that smoking is not good for you. Quitting is difficult, but the sooner you do it, the healthier you will be. Here are...

Thermo King launches new SB-110 reefer unit

COOL: The SB-110 is cool and quiet, say Thermo-King officials.

Do you know the Owner/Operator of the Year?

OK everybody, before you sit back and enjoy my gut splitting humour for the month, I want you to turn to page 43.

So far, so good in ’04

In a column last year, I said that despite the challenges confronting the industry the prospect of improved rates and/or accessorial charges was real, but it would be up to the industry to seize the opportunities created by the ongoing capacity cr...

How to buy trucking insurance

Whether you're an owner/operator or a 1,000-unit fleet manager, buying trucking insurance can sometimes seem like rolling dice at a craps table. Place your money down and hope for the best. What should you be looking for? And how can you be certai...

U.S. waivers: an update

People make the assumption that there have been sweeping changes in U.S. Immigration laws and procedures in the post-911 world.

10 Steps to Meaningful Maintenance Budgets

1. Track every possible detail ...

Another Diesel Dilemma?

The 2002 engine pre-buy forced equipment manufacturers into a "cliff" event they're loath to repeat. They were forced to run their plants around the clock to meet motor carriers' accelerated buying plans to beat the new emissions deadline and then...

CFMS Report

Performance based brake testing -- friend or foe?

CFMS Report: Bill Arthur Takes Home Fleet Maintenance Manager Trophy

It was a long time coming, but for Bill Arthur, the coveted Volvo Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year award finally came.

Delivering Under Pressure

Imagine harnessing the heat energy of a blast furnace while keeping the vibrational equivalent of a jet fighter's acceleration in check. This is essentially what diesel engine designers worldwide must do to keep diesel trucks on the road and on sc...

Wabash set to develop 10-year maintenance-free trailer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Wabash National has begun working on a trailer that - with the exception of brakes and tires - will run 10 years with no maintenance required, say company officials.

Preventive Maintenance What’s that? What to know about healthy hearing

Do you find yourself asking people to repeat themselves more than you used to? Do you say "Pardon/huh?" in every conversation? Do your ears ring when you get out of your truck? Do you hear hissing, roaring, whistling, chirping, or clicking when no...