Rocketail offers ‘next generation’ aerodynamics for rear drag reduction
SAN DIEGO — Rocketail, makers of aerodynamic tail systems for semi-trailers, has launched its Rocketail Wing, what the company calls the next generation rear drag
Equipment & Tech
Nebraskan Trey Mytty named ATD Dealer of the Year
By CHARLES CYRILL ATD/NADA Director of Public Relations SAN FRANCISCO — Trey Mytty, president and CEO of Truck Center Companies in Omaha, Nebraska, has named
New aftermarket friction joins Bendix brake lineup
ELYRIA, Ohio — The Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake (BSFB) is adding the new Bendix BA235 air disc brake pad kit to its aftermarket portfolio. It’s
Truck dealers form coalition with goal of repealing federal excise tax
By CHARLES CYRILL ATD/NADA Director of Public Relations SAN FRANCISCO — The American Truck Dealers (ATD) has formed a new coalition of industry stakeholders who
Bendix Spicer launches reman air disc brake calipers
ELYRIA, Ohio — Air disc brake adoption for tractors and trailers continues to escalate across North America. Mileage, life and safety expectations are high for
Eaton announces improved aftermarket portal and e-commerce website
GALESBURG, Mich. — Power management company Eaton has launched its aftermarket portal and e-commerce platform for its heavy-duty truck aftermarket product portfolio. The new platform
Opinion: There’ll be driverless trucks on highways when general population accepts driverless cars
By Don Ake Vice President, Commercial Vehicles FTR Transportation Intelligence The question I get asked the most by people inside, and outside, the industry is:
ACT: Supply and demand-side triggers impacting heavy CV markets
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research said Wednesday that the heavy commercial vehicle markets continue to benefit from a still-broad spectrum of supply and demand-side triggers.
Mack Trucks offers association loyalty reward card program for certain Mack Models
LAS VEGAS — Mack Trucks Tuesday revealed a new loyalty reward program for members of eligible industry associations who purchase model year 2019 and 2020
Diesel Laptops launches virtual diesel technician program
GILBERT, S.C. — Diesel Laptops, a distributor of commercial truck diesel diagnostic software, hardware and services, has launched a Virtual Diesel Technician Program. This program
Kenworth and Toyota collaborate to develop zero emission trucks
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Kenworth Truck Co. and Toyota Motor North America are collaborating to develop 10 zero-emission Kenworth T680s powered by Toyota hydrogen fuel
Schneider rolls out tablets to improve driver experience, efficiency
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider isn’t just one of the largest trucking carriers in North America. It is a leader in utilizing new technology to
Mack Trucks releases ninth and final episode of RoadLife series
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks has released “RoadLife Reunion,” the ninth and final episode of its RoadLife series on roadlife.tv and Amazon Prime Video. “RoadLife
Paccar brings battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell trucks to Vegas electronics show
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Three zero-emission vehicles in the form of a battery-electric Peterbilt Model 579EV; a battery-electric Peterbilt Model 220EV; and a hydrogen fuel cell
Daimler introduces first SAE Level 2 automated truck in North America with the Freightliner New Cascadia
LAS VEGAS — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) Monday introduced the first SAE Level 2 automated truck in series production in North America with the
Volvo makes provision of $780 million relating to costs to address degrading emission control component issue
GÖTEBORG, Sweden — As previously communicated, the Volvo Group has detected that an emissions control component used in certain markets and models may degrade more
Bendix rolling out new advanced technology training courses for 2019
ELYRIA, Ohio — To help fleets, technicians and owner-operators keep pace with today’s ever-advancing truck technologies, Bendix (Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Bendix Spicer Foundation
FMCSA approves new camera monitoring system as alternative to conventional rear-vision mirrors
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has approved an exemption application from Stoneridge Inc. that will allow the company’s MirrorEye Camera Monitor System
Kinedyne introduces ergonomically advanced EASE-Z Winch Bars
BRANCHBURG, N.J. — Kinedyne, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of cargo control technologies, has introduced the EASE-Z Winch Bar family. The EASE-Z Winch Bar
New Kenworth W990 now available for order
KIRKLAND, Wash. — The Kenworth W990, the new long-hood conventional tractor, is now available for order. “The Kenworth W990 leverages the 67-year evolution of the