A recently reintroduced law would better define which “agricultural goods” would be exempt from the federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations and electronic logging devices (ELDs) mandate. According to reports, the Agricultural Trucking Relief Act, reintroduced by Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia, will clarify the definition of an “agricultural good.”  Truckers carrying these commodities are […]

  Heat transfer oils are common in industrial applications and properly storing and handling them is critical in keeping facilities running smoothly. Most heat transfer oils are considered class IIIB liquids by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), meaning they aren’t subject to the heavy regulations that more flammable materials face. However, they do present […]

The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) hosted its annual Work Truck Show last week, March 5-8, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. While most tradeshows focus on innovation and new tech in passenger cars, the Work Truck Show caters exclusively to heavy duty vehicles used in a wide range of jobs. While the focus […]

The manufacturing industry continues its record expansion despite a slight dip in February, according to the Gardner Business Index (GBI). Manufacturing posted a 53.4 for February 2019, a slight drop from the previous month. However, that score marks the 25th consecutive month where the industry was considered “expanding.” Industries that score above 50 on the […]

Demand for platinum is expected to rise in 2019, as investment in the material will offset weaker demand from the automotive and industrial segments. According to a report by the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC), global demand is expected to increase by 5 percent, to 7.7 million ounces, this year. The WPIC is predicting an […]

A series of auto supplier strikes in northern Mexico could lead to significant issues for the entire North American automotive industry. According to reports, workers from as many as 48 companies in the town of Matamoros have walked off the job, demanding a 20 percent pay increase and a bonus. This is resulting in losses […]

The latest monthly report from the Institute for Supply Managements (ISM) showed a slight decrease in manufacturing expansion, as new orders, employment and production are down slightly. According to reports, the group’s PMI index for February was at 54.2 percent, a decrease from 56.6 in January. Despite the slight decrease, the number is indicative of […]

The shale and natural gas industry is booming, but companies both large and small still have their fair share of problems to solve as it continues to grow. Modern technology is reducing cost and time to complete for drilling, while large shale plays like the Permian Basin have a glut of supply.  But experts say […]

Automakers have made their presence felt at the 2019 Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, introducing new tech and concepts for their vehicles. BMW introduced its natural interaction system, which will allow drivers to use voice commands, gestures and eye contact to interact with their car.  The system uses sensors and speech recognition in combination with […]

Researchers at the University of Michigan have created a new approach to 3D printing they believe will make the process faster. According to reports, the new technique can lift complex shapes from a vat of liquid, solidifying liquid resin with two lights and controlling where the resin hardens and where it remains fluid. This method […]