Rand McNally expands OverDryve Pro navigation options with new, smaller screen size
CHICAGO — Rand McNally has expanded the options on its OverDryve Pro navigation devices with the Jan. 5 release of OverDryve 7 Pro II, which features
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NHTSA announces consent order with Daimler Trucks North America; DTNA to pay civil penalty of $30 million
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Dec. 31 announced a consent order with Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) following an investigation that
ACT Research: November trailer orders down 28% from October, but up 94% year over year
COLUMBUS, Ind. — November net U.S. trailer orders of 39,645 units fell nearly 28% from October, but that followed a two-month order surge and still
EPA announces final rule to clarify, streamline implementation of vehicle regulations; proposes additional improvements
WASHINGTON — On Dec 28, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued two actions regarding technical adjustments to improve testing procedures for vehicle and engine emissions
Safety takes center stage in Illinois-based event-production company’s touring division
The story of Upstaging Inc. is one of constant evolution and growth. Founded 48 years ago as a stage lighting company, Upstaging has expanded to provide
ACT’s November data shows used truck sales volumes, average age, miles down from October
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Same-dealer sales volumes of used Class 8 trucks during November were down 22% from October, according to the latest release of the
International trucks now offer latest version of Bendix collision-mitigation system
LISLE, Ill. — International Truck, produced by Navistar International Corp., now offers enhanced features of the Bendix Wingman Fusion collision-mitigation system on its LT, RH,
Rihm Kenworth moves to new facility in Albert Lea, Minnesota
ALBERT LEA, Minn. — Rihm Kenworth, a long-time truck dealership in Minnesota, opened a new facility in Albert Lea last week to meet the growing
Heavy-duty truck market closes 2020 on ‘robust’ note, say ACT analysts
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The 2020 heavy-duty truck market will close on a robust note, setting the stage for 2020, according to ACT Research’s recently released
More than 12,000 vehicles placed out of service during CVSA’s 2020 International Roadcheck
GREENBELT, Md. — During the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2020 International Roadcheck, more than 50,000 inspections were conducted throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Preliminary report shows year-to-date used Class 8 sales up 18%; vehicle price, miles, age lower
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary data for November shows that same-dealer sales of used Class 8 trucks dropped 20% month over month. However, year-to-date figures show
Bridgestone’s new Bandag trailer retread offers fuel savings, extended tread life
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Americas Inc. has launched a new trailer retread with a rib design engineered to fight irregular wear, resulting in longer tread life.
Neste expands green fueling network in California with two new stations
HOUSTON — Neste, a producer of renewable diesel made from waste material, has opened two new fueling stations in central California, providing greater accessibility to
Demand for commercial vehicles expected to remain strong heading into 2021, ACT says
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: North American Classes 5-8 Report, with the beginning of COVID vaccine distribution, the
Net trailer orders for November stand at 39,500 — more than double last year’s figures
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary information for November indicates that the U.S. trailer industry booked 39,500 net orders for the month. While down 28% from October,
The ABCs of winter prep: Bendix offers guidance on readying your truck for inclement weather
ELYRIA, Ohio — Freezing temperatures, snow and ice in the air and on the ground, corrosive road treatments — winter throws a lot at truck
Fleet tech provider Azuga partners with RUC West to research road-usage charges for automated vehicles
FREMONT, Calif. — Azuga, a provider of connected vehicle and fleet technologies, has been chosen by RUC West as the account management provider for a Road
How to stay compliant if your ELD goes down
While we’d prefer technology to work perfectly all the time, sometimes it fails. If this should happen to your electronic logging device (ELD) during regular
Driver-activated remote programming feature now standard on new Volvo trucks
GREENSBORO, N.C. — After a successful four-month pilot program, Volvo Trucks announced Dec. 14 that the Driver Display Activation (DDA) application has been added to
Daimler’s Oregon truck manufacturing plant will meet target of carbon-neutral production this year
PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) on Dec. 14 announced that its Portland truck manufacturing plant is setting the course for the company’s