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The article evaluates different types of cargo trucks offered in the United States as of October 15, 1939. Topics discussed by the author include restrictions on truck size and weight imposed by the U.S. government, the formation of the National Council of Private Motor Truck Owners, and recommendations for people who want to purchase a such a vehicle.

The article focuses on the trucking deregulation law in the U.S. It states that the trucking industry prioritized the achievement of greater productivity using longer and heavier trucks as the law was imposed in 1980. However, the People Associated for Tomorrow's Highways Inc. (PATH) initiated a referendum vote which overturned the law that raised the weight limit to the maximum of 80,000 pound. Meanwhile, it is concerned that the weight limit will affect the transcontinental hauls and traffic.

The article discusses the problems faced by U.S. heavy truck makers and the response of the industry. It examines the two problems of truck makers namely the depression and state legislative restrictions on length, height and weight of motor vehicles. It cites the positive effect of only nine legislatures scheduled in 1934 on truck manufacturers. It mentions the cab-over-engine models by General Motors Truck Co., which aim to utilize space and still stay within accepted size and weight limits.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses current and forthcoming reports in the magazine, as of February 15, 1932, on topics including the impact on the U.S. motor trucking industry of the varying legal limits of the height and width of trucks, results of a retail census and its implications for the marketing methods of companies, and the rising costs of house construction.

The article presents several views from executives in the U.S. trucking industry on the possible increase of insurance rates for commercial vehicles. Tim Clinton of Great American Insurance Group (GAIC) believes that insurance rates are going to increase if the federal size and weights limits for commercial trucks will increase. Jerry Davis of Fikes Truck Line Inc. agrees on the idea that driver skills and experience would trump concerns over size and weight increases. INSETS: The long and heavy of it;Measuring the risk.

The article focuses on the opposition of the National Industrial Transportation (NIT) League to the federal limits on truck size and weight proposed under the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act on May 4, 2009. NIT is calling for the limits to increase from 80,000 to 97,000 pounds. The states are prohibited by the bill from allowing trailers and containers longer than 53 feet on national or interstate highways. It states that the American Trucking Associations supports the bill.

The article reports the contrasting official policy positions of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and the American Trucking Association (ATA) on the issue of truck size and weight as of May 2016. Also cited are the lobbying efforts by truckload (TL) carriers like Swift Transportation and Knight Transportation on the issue, as well as the comment by ATA president and chief executive officer (CEO) Bill Graves on the developments.

The article discusses the buying preference for different sized trucks in the U.S. As stated, nowadays people prefer compact trucks over pickup trucks for their lower price range, engine efficiency and smaller size. It is further stated that four-door compact trucks are not only replacing oversized trucks but are also seen as a viable substitute for sedans and sports utility vehicles (SUVs) in the country.

The article reports on the U.S. Dept. of Transportation's (DOT's) final report to Congress on truck size and weight limits in the country. It informs that the report calls for no change to federal truck weight, trailer length restrictions. The Department stresses that no changes in the relevant Federal truck size and weight laws and regulations should be made until the data and information limitations on the subject are overcome.

The article discusses the technical reports of the U.S. Congress-mandated study on truck size and weight limits released by the Department of Transportation (DOT) on June 5, 2015, that recommended no changes to be made on truck size and weight laws and regulations until further research. Topics discussed include national impacts cannot be predicted due to data limitations, and Truck Safety Coalition urging U.S. Congress to oppose policy rider in DOT funding bill on twin 33-foot trailers.

The article discusses the technical reports of the U.S. Congress-mandated study on truck size and weight limits released by the Department of Transportation (DOT) on June 5, 2015, that recommended no changes to be made on truck size and weight laws and regulations until further research. Topics discussed include Truck Safety Coalition urging U.S. Congress to oppose DOT funding bill policy rider permitting twin 33-foot trailers on Interstates.

The article reports on the proposed American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, which includes a long-term reauthorization and reform of federal surface transportation programs in the U.S. Key provisions include reforms of truck size and weight limits on Interstate highways. The proposed bill is being considered by the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

The article focuses on a study with the preliminary findings suggesting that size and weight restriction standards in the U.S. limit the productivity and sustainability of trucks. The study states that trucks from countries that have less restrictive standards are more fuel-efficient and emit less greenhouse gasses. To address the issue the American Trucking Associations (ATA) is proposing a program to allow six-axle vehicles to carry 97,000 pounds in states that will allow them.

The article highlights findings of the 2006 Medium-Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study conducted by JD Power and Associates in the U.S. The survey revealed four factors that determine consumer satisfaction, namely vehicle performance, quality, cost of ownership and warranty. The survey also found that Peterbilt topped the list among conventional medium-duty trucks in terms of customer satisfaction. Meanwhile, Chevrolet ranks highest in medium-duty truck dealer service satisfaction.

Discusses various diesel-powered generators of different prime outputs. Details of field repair labor; Costs of the parts for routine maintenance and breakdowns in the field; Cost of fuel.