Business Management In the black June 9, 2014 Track your costs and find the profit with a tire benchmarking program
Equipment The new Ford Transit cargo van June 9, 2014 The Transit is a smartly-designed, well-configured vehicle that has a place in today’s goods-moving industry.
Business Management Navistar says market share improved, losses narrowed in Q2 June 8, 2014 LISLE, Ill. — Navistar narrowed its losses in the second quarter, to US$297 million on revenues of $2.7 billion. The company says orders and retail market share for medium- and…
Business Management Check Call: Get to know yourself before the gorilla arrives June 6, 2014 As the transportation management software industry matures, a dominant player is likely to emerge.
Equipment The View with Lou: It’s only natural June 6, 2014 Second guessing its viability is necessary in establishing whether natural gas is a diesel alternative
Peterbilt offering ISX12 G with UltraShift Plus transmission June 3, 2014 DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt has expanded its natural gas vehicle line, by offering the Cummins ISX12 G engine with the Eaton UltraShift Plus transmission. The new powertrain is available on…
Kenworth’s T680 now available in lightweight configuration June 3, 2014 KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth has announced its T680 is now available with a 52-inch sleeper in a lightweight configuration. “We exhibited a lightweight spec’d Kenworth T680 52-inch sleeper at this…
Business Management May’s Class 8 truck orders best since 2006 June 3, 2014 Class 8 truck orders strengthened in May, marking the strongest month of May since 2006, according to preliminary figures from industry forecasters. ACT Research reported preliminary Class 8 orders of…
TMC releases new Recommended Practices manual June 3, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. — The Technology & Maintenance Council has published its 2014-2015 Recommended Practices Manual, now available for purchase in print or electronic formats. The two-volume set features TMC’s Recommended…
Accuride’s new wheel treatment protects against rim flange wear June 2, 2014 EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Accuride has introduced a new aluminum wheel with a specially treated rim designed to reduce rim flange wear seen in heavy-haul, shifting load and frequent stop/start applications.
Equipment Don’t get parked for brake-related defects during Roadcheck June 2, 2014 ELYRIA, Ohio — The North America-wide Roadcheck enforcement blitz will be held this week and with that in mind, Bendix is offering tips on how to pass roadside inspections. It’s…
Equipment TSEI sheds light on use of supplementary trailer lighting June 2, 2014 The Transportation Safety Equipment Institute (TSEI) is working to bring clarity to the allowance of supplemental lighting on the rear of trailers. Trucking fleets and OEMs are increasingly interested in…
