Federal lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill June 18 that would give dry bulk haulers a 10% axle weight variance, aiming to ease penalties tied to load shifting during transport. The Vehicle Axle ...

The trucking industry is one of the most regulated in North America—and rightfully so. When an 80,000-lb. tractor-trailer is traveling at 65 mph, the potential for disaster is constant, regardless of ...

At first glance, towing capacity seems easy to determine. Your car or truck can tow a certain amount of weight, and if you exceed that weight, you’re putting yourself and your vehicle at risk.

Mack Trucks on Monday introduced its S852 tandem drive axles with an 85,000-lb. gross axle weight rating. Roy Horton, Mack Trucks director of product strategy, said customers in Mack’s export markets ...

The proclamation allows these vehicles to carry up to 90,000 pounds without a permit on all Iowa highways, excluding the ...

Modern pickup trucks offer incredible features for smoother, quieter and more capable trucks, like the 2019 Ram 1500 with optional four-corner air suspension, but having modern features also means the ...

Many pickup truck manufacturers recommend using a weight-distribution hitch when towing over a certain trailer weight. Half-ton trucks like the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 typically recommend a ...

Axles, brakes, suspensions and tires and all of their related components are part of an apparatus’ foundation, despite the fact that they won’t be used on every call or training session. Gross axle ...

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a new proclamation allowing trucks hauling grain, feed, fertilizer, and manure to operate at ...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a proclamation on weight limits and the transportation of grain, fertilizer and manure.