Blogs
- 3 hours ago
- telematics
Omnitracs seeks to build on Qualcomm legacy while parting ways
Since being under new ownership since November, 2013, Omnitracs has made big changes to its leadership team, relocated its headquarters from San Diego to Dallas, and is working on developing new products.
- 6 hours ago
- indicators
Paccar, Cummins report increased 2Q revenues, earnings
Improving truck sales in the U.S. and Canada and strong aftermarket parts and financial services results worldwide pushed Paccar's revenues and net income forward during the second quarter of 2014. Cummins attributes its revenue increases to stronger on-highway demand.
- 22 hours ago
- drivers
FMCSA, OSHA to collaborate on driver whistleblower, carrier retaliation claims
In an attempt to ensure truck drivers’ protections under federal anti-retaliation laws, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration have agreed to begin sharing information with one another when drivers claim their employers violate labor laws.
- 1 day ago
- purchasing
Kenworth offering Bendix SmarTire on T680 and T880 models
The Kenworth T680 and Kenworth T880 are now available with the fuel-saving SmarTire Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) by Bendix CVS as an option when specifying these models. The factory-installed Bendix system uses wheel-mounted sensors in each tire to monitor the tire’s pressure and temperature. Sensors ...
- 1 day ago
- alt fuels
American Power Group partners with Green Buffalo Fuel to open Canadian LNG markets
American Power Group Inc. (“APG”) will be working with Green Buffalo Fuel, LLC (“GBF”) to begin marketing APG’s V5000 Dual Fuel Turbocharged System using GBF’s unique patent pending LNG fuel tank in the Canadian market. GBF is already marketing APG’s vehicular dual fuel system in ...
- 1 day ago
- infrastructure
Senate opts for short-term highway fund fix, pushes for lame duck session
The Senate on Tuesday voted to prop up the Highway Trust Fund through December with a modified version of the bill the House passed last week, but those changes now set up a showdown between the chambers just three days before Congress is set to ...
- 2 days ago
- Vocational Trucks
Daimler touts vocational market leadership, offers ISX12 G engine for 114SD
David Hames, general manager of marketing and strategy for DTNA, says the truck maker has increased marketshare by 20 percent in the Class 6 and 7 vocational segment since 2009.
- 2 days ago
- electronic logs
J.J. Keller adds ALK mapping platform to online Encompass dashboard
ALK Technologies, a global provider of GeoLogistics systems and navigation software, announced that ALK Maps and PC Miler Web Services are now available as part of J.J. Keller’s Encompass with E-Logs Premium Edition online tool.
- 2 days ago
- purchasing
Mack expands customer support in Texas
Mack Trucks today announced further investment and growth in its extensive customer support network with a new dealership in Cotulla, Texas, scheduled to open late August. Valley Truck Centers’ new 40,000 square-foot facility also features the world’s largest Mack Trucks pylon, measuring in at 17 ...
- 2 days ago
- purchasing
Kenworth announces Spicer AdvanTEK 40 Tandem Axle spec for Class 8 models
Kenworth has added Dana’s Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem axle for new Class 8 pickup and delivery, regional haul and line haul trucks equipped with the Kenworth AG380 or AG400L suspension. “The Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem axle is an excellent, fuel-efficient addition for new Kenworth Class 8 ...
- 2 days ago
- equipment
Video: Hands-on with ZF’s tablet-controlled tractor-trailer
In this video, CCJ Equipment Editor Jack Roberts checks out ZF's new system that allows drivers to get out of their truck in parking situations and drive the truck via a tablet.
- 2 days ago
- purchasing
Ryder System announces new warranty for used refrigerated trucks
Ryder System announced the launch of its new “Keep It Cool” promotion in the United States and Canada. The promotion is available through September 1, 2014 and offers a free 12-month warranty, underwritten by Premium 2000+, on qualified used refrigerated trucks. The new Ryder warranty offering ...
- 2 days ago
- fuel prices
Diesel continues downward streak, still at lowest point in 8 months
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fell another 1.1 cents to $3.858 in the week ended July 28, according to the DOE. That’s the fourth consecutive week the U.S.’ average diesel price fell, and it’s still at its lowest point since ...
Hours rule defense, trucking’s $7.5 billion safety investment highlight Senate truck safety hearing 
FMCSA, OSHA to collaborate on driver whistleblower, carrier retaliation claims 
Ferro’s departure comes after increasingly frosty relationships with industry groups 
Daimler touts vocational market leadership, offers ISX12 G engine for 114SD 
