tractor-trailers

On Jan. 19, during a roadside inspection, state authorities found exposed tire treads on one of the company's tractor-trailers and ordered it off the road immediately, records show.

AP: Truck firm in train wreck had safety citations 2011

They were among thousands of shattered vehicles around town, including dozens of tractor-trailers tossed on their sides or tops.

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At least six tractor-trailers and 10 cars were involved, said Lt. Patrick Riordan of the Florida Highway Patrol.

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In the meantime, residents are preparing to buy billboards and paint tractor-trailers with the words, "We support the Ten Commandments in our schools."

Ten Commandments' return to Va. school district depends on legal battle's outcome 2011

In the meantime, residents are preparing to buy billboards and paint tractor-trailers with the words, "We support the Ten Commandments in our schools."

Ten Commandments' return to Va. school district depends on legal battle's outcome 2011

It found that using advanced diesel engines in tractor-trailers could reduce fuel consumption by up to 20 percent by 2020 while hybrid versions of garbage trucks and buses could see a 35 percent cut in fuel use by 2020.

First-Ever Fuel Efficiency, Emissions Standards For Trucks Announced By Obama Administration AP 2010

Large tractor-trailers tend to be driven up to 150,000 miles a year, making them prime candidates for improved fuel efficiency.

First-Ever Fuel Efficiency, Emissions Standards For Trucks Announced By Obama Administration AP 2010

Medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks are much less fuel-efficient than conventional automobiles; the fleet of tractor-trailers typically get about 6 mpg to 7 mpg, while work trucks can achieve 10 to 11 mpg.

First-Ever Fuel Efficiency, Emissions Standards For Trucks Announced By Obama Administration AP 2010

President Barack Obama said in May that he intended to release the standards this year, estimating then that the fuel efficiency of tractor-trailers could be improved by 25 percent using existing technologies.

First-Ever Fuel Efficiency, Emissions Standards For Trucks Announced By Obama Administration AP 2010

In the meantime, residents are preparing to buy billboards and paint tractor-trailers with the words, "We support the Ten Commandments in our schools."

Ten Commandments' return to Va. school district depends on legal battle's outcome 2011