Goodyear unveils high-mileage, long-haul Endurance LHS steer tire
AKRON, Ohio – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced Wednesday that it has added another product to its Endurance line of high-mileage, long-haul...
Detroit celebrates 80th anniversary as 1 millionth HD engine produced
REDFORD, Mich. — As Detroit Diesel observes its 80th anniversary this year, parent company Daimler Trucks North America is marking another important achievement —...
Mack offers new 13-liter engine; 9.5% hike in fuel economy possible
GREENSBORO, N.C. — To help customers realize maximum fuel efficiency, Mack Trucks Thursday introduced the Mack MP8HE 13-liter engine and the Mack HE+ package...
Bill introduced in Senate to repeal federal excise tax on HD trucks, trailers
WASHINGTON — Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., on Tuesday introduced SB3052, a bill that would repeal the 12 percent federal excise tax (FET) on the...
May Class 8 truck sales up 1.3% over April
May Class 8 truck sales in the United States were up 1.3 percent over April, according to WardsAuto.Wards said 19,195 Class 8 units were...
Bendix CVS names Michael Hawthorne president and CEO
ELYRIA, Ohio — Bendix Commercial Vehicle has appointed Michael J. Hawthorne president and CEO, as well as a member of its executive board.Hawthorne will...
Preliminary May trailer orders continue positive trend
Both industry analysts that tractor commercial vehicle orders and sales say that preliminary trailer orders continued at a good pace.
ACT Research’s preliminary estimate for...
DTNA adds 2 connectivity services to its Connect portfolio
PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has introduced two new connectivity services into its Detroit Connect portfolio — Detroit Connect Direct and...
ALK Technologies launches new trip planning driver app
PRINCETON, N.J. — ALK Technologies, a Trimble Company and global provider of transportation technology and mobility solutions, has launched a trip planning driver app—MileOn...
Daimler creating automated truck research & development center
PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks Wednesday said it was creating an Automated Truck Research and Development Center at Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) headquarters...
Bendix CVSA Roadcheck reminders: foundation care matters
ELYRIA, Ohio — No matter how advanced the vehicle, or how complex its safety system is, you’ve got to take care of the basics.With...
AP FACT CHECK: Tesla safety claims aren’t quite right
By TOM KRISHER , AP Auto WriterDETROIT — For years, Tesla has boasted that its cars and SUVs are safer than other vehicles on...
TMW begins Integration with Decisiv to provide a complete solution for fleet maintenance
CLEVELAND — TMW Systems, a Trimble brand and provider of software, business intelligence and related solutions to the North American transportation industry, has integrated...
Volvo rolls out online configurator virtually design, spec new trucks
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks is bringing the thousands of configurations of the new Volvo VNR and VNL series to your fingertips of fleets...
Meritor MTIS now standard/preferred option on some vans, reefers
TROY, Mich. — Meritor said Tuesday that the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) with ThermALERT is a standard/preferred option on Vanguard dry van and...
Navistar to offer Eaton Cummins Endurant transmission for International LT Series and LoneStar
GALESBURG, Mich. — Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies said the new Endurant 12-speed automated transmission — what Eaton says is the lightest, most efficient...
Peterbilt showcases all-electric Model 579 at expo
LONG BEACH, Calif.— Peterbilt’s commitment to alternative energy solutions was showcased at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo where an all-electric Model 579 day cab...
Volvo Group North America ahead of schedule for energy efficiency goal
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Group North America, manufacturers of Mack and Volvo trucks, is well on the way toward achieving its goal of reduced...
Anheuser-Busch places order for 800 Nikola hydrogen-electric powered semi-trucks
ST LOUIS and SALT LAKE CITY — Anheuser-Busch and Nikola Motor Co. Thursday said the American brewery has placed an order for up to...
Carrier Transicold’s Solara heating unit now features APX control system
ATHENS, Ga. — Engineered to protect temperature-sensitive products transported by trailer or rail through sub-freezing ambient conditions, Carrier Transicold’s Solara heating unit now features...
