Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessCarl Tapp to consult for SA ConceptsCarl Tapp knows what it means to be a veteran, both of the United States military and the commercial trucking industry. Today, the recently retired VP of Maintenance for PAM Transport, and CCJ magazine’s 2011 Career Leadership Award recipient, has found a new way to marry those passions and use his experience. Tapp is currently […]October 10, 2012BusinessIsuzu to offer extended warranty for 2013 diesel trucksIsuzu Commercial Truck of America announced the availability of a significantly enhanced extended warranty for all 2013 Isuzu N-Series diesel trucks sold on or after Oct. 1. In addition to the powertrain components included in Isuzu’s previous extended warranty, the new extended warranty covers fuel injectors and high-pressure lines, common rail, turbocharger, alternator, starter, water […]October 9, 2012BusinessGabrielli Kenworth celebrates New Jersey dealership grand openingGabrielli Kenworth of New Jersey recently celebrated its grand opening, which was attended by more than 400 people and featured a visit of the Kenworth T680 Road Tour starring the aerodynamic truck. The new South Brunswick-area dealership in Dayton is the first Gabrielli Kenworth location in New Jersey. The dealership joins Gabrielli Kenworth’s four other […]October 9, 2012BusinessBendix supports ‘Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day’Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced its endorsement of “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day,” to be held Oct. 10. Founded in 2001 and overseen by the Transportation & Development Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the day highlights a variety of methods to help reduce the number of accidents on American highways. The […]October 9, 2012BusinessInternational gives SCR updateInternational provided more clarity on Sunday, Oct. 8, to its fast-moving switch to selective catalytic reduction emissions control systems. At the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nev., the company showcased two new 2013 pre-production tractors – a Cummins ISX15-equipped ProStar+ and a LoneStar with an SCR-equipped MaxxForce 13 diesel engine. […]October 7, 2012BusinessUS Bank unveils OTR credit cardUS Bank on Sunday, Oct. 7, introduced a new Over-The-Road credit card optimized for fleet management across the country. Kurt Adams, president of corporate payment system for US Bank, and Max Fuller, chief executive officer and chairman of U.S. Xpress, unveiled the new card at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in Las […]October 7, 2012BusinessZonar showcases driver-optimized Android-powered tabletZonar on Sunday, Oct. 7, introduced a new driver-optimized tablet at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nev. The Zonar 2020 is an Android-powered rugged tablet loaded with driver-specific features designed to boost safety, productivity and communications while out on the road. The new tablet comes with a 7-inch display […]October 7, 2012BusinessAerofficient designs container aerodynamic fairingsStudies have shown that the fuel economy boosts found when adding fairings to over-the-road trailers transfer to containers as well – boosting overall fuel economy by 5 to 8 percent in certain applications. But containers work in much harsher environments than trailers. Aerofficient said its new, highly robust, rigid and flexible trailer fairing systems are […]October 7, 2012BusinessKenworth expands southern Illinois dealership footprintCIT Group Inc. announced it has opened a new location in southern Illinois in Troy, 19 miles east of St. Louis. The full-service facility, known as CIT Kenworth of Southern Illinois, is located on eight acres at the new Troy exit off Interstate 55, providing easy access to I-70/I-270. The opening of the new dealership […]October 2, 2012BusinessMack to offer Bendix collision avoidance technologyMack Trucks on Monday, Oct. 1, announced it expanded its safety offerings for on-highway customers with the addition of Bendix Wingman Advanced – A Collision Mitigation Technology, which is now an option on all Mack Pinnacle highway models. The Wingman Advanced system provides adaptive cruise control with braking that actively intervenes to help drivers maintain […]October 1, 2012Previous PagePage 101 of 151Next PageTop StoriesCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyThe trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.BusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
