NEW SHELL ROTELLA T4 NG PLUS ENGINE OIL FOR NATURAL GAS ENGINES AND SHELL ROTELLA T6 FULL SYNTHETIC 0W-40 ENGINE OIL FOR DIESELS OPERATING IN COLD CLIMATES

Shell Lubricants is introducing Shell Rotella® T4 NG Plus 15W-40 heavy-duty engine oil which is specially formulated to provide hardworking protection under the full range of pressures and temperatures in mobile natural gas engines as well as diesel and gasoline engines. The versatile engine oil is particularly relevant for waste haul trucks and buses operating…MORE

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT FLEET FUEL CARD

With benefits like rewards, rebates and customized reporting, a great fuel card can help fleet managers and drivers save time and money. Here’s what you should look for when choosing a fleet fuel card for your company: Volume rebates and savings Look for a fuel card that offers you a chance to save on fuel,…MORE

National Wreaths Across America Day is Nearing

Eric is joined by Don Queeney – a long time core volunteer for Wreaths Across America and the new Director, Transportation & Mobile Education Exhibit. With more than 35 years’ experience in the transportation industry, most notably as the founder and owner of Hampton Roads Moving & Storage based in Virginia, Don will lend his…MORE

Mercer Transportation Named a 2019 Top 100 Trucking Company by Inbound Logistics

Mercer Transportation, a leading transporter of general commodities, offering flatbed, step deck and dry van services, specializing in iron, steel, pipe, machinery, building materials, glass and military freight, has been selected as an Inbound Logistics Magazine Top 100 Trucker for 2019. According to Inbound Logistics Publication Editor, Felecia Stratton, Mercer Transportation was selected out of…MORE

Lightest Powertrain Now Available for Order in Freightliner Cascadia

The Freightliner Cascadia 116” BBC Day Cab can now be spec’d with the Cummins X12 engine and the Eaton Cummins Endurant Transmission as part of an Integrated Power package. The broad ratings on the Cummins engine platforms provide Freightliner customers with additional powertrain choices that deliver performance, fuel efficiency, and in the case of the…MORE

In ATRI survey, drivers report longer, more frequent detention at shippers/receivers

Likely of little surprise to drivers, detention times at shippers and receivers has grown longer, and long detention times have become more frequent, according to a new report from the American Transportation Research Institute. Drivers reported that nearly 10% of detention periods last six hours or longer. What’s more, reefer haulers are the most impacted…MORE