The words we use to describe something influence our perceptions, understanding, even our actions. Consider the words long haul. What image pops in your mind when you hear those words? I am guessing ...

Conroe, Texas-based Thomas Milstead has been trucking for going on 30 years, following in his father’s footsteps. For the last 10 to 15, he’s been in the heavy-haul and over-dimensional niche of the ...

For over 30 years, Volvo has been a leader in the long-haul heavy-truck category with its successful FH series. Its 12 to 16-liter diesel "world engine" made excellent power output, lower emissions, ...

When it comes to towing capabilities, modern trucks often get all the attention. However, there are classic pickups that still hold their ground when it comes to hauling heavy loads. From rugged ...

Casey Conrey, owner of Poseyville, Indiana-based AN Transport, is "Never Satisfied" with the quality of his equipment, as the 2008 Kenworth W900L featured in this video makes clear. He bought his ...

Fortescue is marching towards zero emissions as it invests in new, zero-emission mining equipment options across its global operations. And that investment? It’s already paying off. One analyst says ...

If you’re the kind of person who needs to haul really big vehicles with your camper, a toy hauler might not cut it. Instead, your RV of choice might be what’s known as a toterhome. These custom rigs ...

Michigan's truck weight limit is the highest in the nation at 164,000 pounds. LANSING — For years, the Free Press wrote stories about how Michigan's highest-in-the-nation truck weight limits impact ...

It is clear that zero-emission transport is urgently needed to address the widespread air quality issues in many urban communities. This is especially true for diesel-powered heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs ...

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Western Star recently had the honor of transporting a piece of aviation history to the aviation museum in Victoria, British Columbia. Martin Mars bombers were the largest aircraft in the world when ...

A truck idles when its engine runs without moving the vehicle. Trucks idle regularly throughout the course of a haul, and more than one million long-haul heavy-duty trucks idle during rest periods ...