Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessClark: Alternative fuels key to American economic prosperityRetired U.S. Army Gen. Wesley Clark on Tuesday, May 15, said the investment, development and use of alternative fuel technologies in all sectors of American life is more than simply a means of weening the United States off foreign oil – it’s also the most important component for establishing a new golden age of economic […]May 15, 2012BusinessWestern Star stands apartThe reasons why someone connects with a certain truck brand are complex — more complex, even, than the emotional bond we develop for automobile brands over time. Many factors come into play– vehicle performance, durability, dealer relations, dealer response and effectiveness when there is a problem, all the way down to more intangible traits such […]May 11, 2012TrucksGT Radial hits 10,000 fans on FacebookGT Radial Facebook Page Reaches 10,000-Fan Mark By design the GT Radial fan base represents a diverse group of consumers – value-seeking moms, young gear heads, trucking owner operators, auto enthusiasts, grandparents and more. The brand strives to post regular content that informs and entertains each of its core audiences. “We’re thrilled to hit this […]May 9, 2012BusinessWestern Star debuts Model 4700 tractor in Las VegasTrucking industry editors saw and drove the new Western Star Model 4700 tractor at a press event on Monday, May 7, at the windswept Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The new tractor complements the Model 4700 truck Western Star launched last year as a durable daycab configuration for regional-haul and vocational applications, said Michael Jackson, general […]May 7, 2012BusinessGoing retro?Back in the ‘70s, truckers enjoyed 15 minutes of fame in the national spotlight. It was the heyday of the owner-operator and, for a country coming out of the ‘60s, the sexual revolution and Vietnam, the free-wheeling, open-road Cowboy image fit perfectly into the national dialogue on freedom and what it meant to be an […]May 4, 2012BusinessCooper Kenworth opens new parts and service facility in Asheville, N.C.Cooper Kenworth has opened an expanded 31,000-square-foot parts and service operation along Interstate 40 in Asheville, N.C. The new operation is located on nearly 6 acres at 1895 Old Haywood Road – less than a mile from the Smokey Park Highway underpass at Exit 44 – and features 14 service bays with one bay dedicated […]May 2, 2012Trucks“Mean Green” Volvo Hybrid grabs speed recordsMean Green, the world’s fastest hybrid truck, just got a little faster. The Volvo hybrid established new world speed records April 27 at Utah’s historic Wendover Airfield, eclipsing its previous marks in the standing kilometer (two-thirds mile) and flying kilometer.* “We are very pleased with Mean Green’s performance, especially at such a high altitude,” said […]May 2, 2012TrucksHendrickson PRIMAXX celebrates 10 yearsHendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems is celebrating the 10-year anniversary launch of PRIMAAX, a family of severe-service air suspensions for the commercial trucking industry. The original PRIMAAX system was launched in December 2001 followed by an enhanced version of the product, PRIMAAX EX in 2008, which was designed to increase roll stability and improve durability […]May 2, 2012BusinessMack showcases natural gas lineup at Waste ExpoMack Trucks is showcasing three natural gas-powered Mack TerraPro models – two Cabover and one Low Entry – during Waste Expo 2012, scheduled for May 1 to 3 in Las Vegas. The natural gas-powered TerraPro model, equipped with a Cummins Westport ISL-G natural gas engine, offers an alternative fuel engine technology that combines the advantages […]April 30, 2012BusinessThommen named chairman of Mitsubishi Fuso dealer councilMitsubishi Fuso Truck of America announced a change in the leadership of its North American Dealer Advisory Council. Doug Small — dealer principal at The Truck Shop, Auburn, Wash., who has been Advisory Council chairman for the past three years and a member of the Advisory Council for the past six — has stepped down, […]April 30, 2012Previous PagePage 110 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.
