This Week at NCDOT: Operation Firecracker and Truck Platooning Demo by RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly newscast. Booze it & Lose it Operation Firecracker Removing impaired drivers from the road is the goal … Read more
New Truck “Platooning” Technology Showcased in North Carolina by New Truck “Platooning” Technology Showcased in North Carolina Broadcast quality b-roll can be downloaded here. RALEIGH – Volvo Trucks North America and FedEx teamed up Wednesday with the North Carolina Turnpike Authority to demonstrate advanced technology developed to help big trucks travel safely close together in … Read more
Christmas comes early for one truck driver by It’s a Christmas miracle for one trucker who lost paperwork on Interstate 8. AZDOT Blog
Tow truck parade kicks off Move Over Awareness Day by You may have already seen this safety message, but it’s no less important than the first time it was posted. AZDOT Blog
2017 Nissan Titan improved, but still trails truck pack by James Raia The automotive landscape is dominated by large trucks. The Ford F-Series, Chevy Silverado and Ram pick-ups are perennially the country’s top-selling vehicles. So what are the other guys supposed to do to sell trucks? Nissan, which launched the Titan in late 2003, decided … Read more
AmericanTrucks offers ,500 truck parts giveaway by admin AmericanTrucks has one of the quickest and most popular ways for Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and RAM truck owners to improve the looks and attitude of their vehicles — a wheel and tire upgrade. The aftermarket parts company is continuing to make it easy for its customers … Read more
National Truck Driving Championship Challenges Best of the Best by Sponsored Content SPONSORED CONTENT The annual three-day National Truck Driving Championship is held in August and features competitors from every state competing head-to-head in eight classes. They vie for the honor as the Bendix Grand Champion. One component of the competition stands out — knowledge … Read more
3 important things to consider when buying a used truck by Sponsored Content Does your truck have constant mechanical problems? Has it outlived its usefulness? If so, start thinking about the purchase of a more dependable vehicle. It’s a big purchase for a considerable amount of money. Carefully consider the factors that will go into … Read more
A Guide to Choosing A Tow Truck Company In Your Area by Sponsored Content SPONSORED CONTENT Drivers share a fear of mechanical issues wreaking havoc with our vehicles. Whether you’re on the freeway home after a long day at work, preparing to take the kids to school, or simply letting your car warm up on … Read more
From the Director: Pilot program starts for expanded truck loads on I-10, I-19 by The Arizona Department of Transportation has started a year-long pilot program that allows slightly heavier trucks to travel on interstates in Southern Arizona. The program began Sept. 1. AZDOT Blog