Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessFontaine announces Renew flatbed rebuilding programFontaine announced at the Technology and Maintenance Council Spring Meeting in Tampa, Fla., that it is leveraging its long-established military refurbishing business to offer the Renew flatbed trailer rebuilding program for commercial truck fleets. Todd Anderson, vice president and general manager for the Renew program, said Fontaine can do just about anything necessary to turn […]February 20, 2012BusinessDouble Coin introduces OptiGreen fuel-efficient tire lineAt the Technology and Maintenance Council Spring Meeting in Tampa, Fla., Double Coin Tires announced its OptiGreen series of fuel-efficient tires – the FR605 steer, FD405 drive and FT105 and FT125 super-wide trailer tires, with the FD425 super-wide drive tire arriving later this year. The FR605 ultra-premium steer tire is available in six sizes and […]February 20, 2012BusinessATDynamics debuts roll door TrailerTail designAt the Technology and Maintenance Council Spring Meeting in Tampa, Fla., ATDynamics announced its new RollTail, a rear-mounted aerodynamic fairing designed for truck fleets that operate trailers with roll doors. Previous TrailerTail designs have been for swing-door trailers. “Over half of the top 10 largest for-hire and private trucking operations in the United States depend […]February 20, 2012BusinessSolus showcases new aerodynamic devicesAt the Technology and Maintenance Council Spring Meeting in Tampa, Fla., Solus has a range of new aerodynamic devices for commercial trailers on display, including the Solus Split Skirt and Wheel Cavity Covers, both part of the company’s Air Conqueror line of aerodynamic fairings. Solus says its Wheel Cavity Covers are designed to enhance tractor-trailer […]February 20, 2012BusinessNissan enters compact van marketNissan unveiled its new NV200 compact commercial van Feb. 8 at the Chicago Auto Show. The NV200, which has an estimated 1,500-pound payload capacity, will be priced “substantially less” than competitive vans, said Joe Castelli, vice president for Nissan Commercial Vehicle and Fleet. “The U.S. commercial vehicle market is only just moving toward the compact […]February 8, 2012BusinessXtra Lease orders 9,400 new vans, reefersXtra Lease, a provider of semi-trailer rentals and leases, announced that it has ordered about 9,400 new vans and reefers for 2012. Equipped with fuel-saving aerodynamic side skirts, the new models will replace many older model trailers that will be redesignated as local cartage or storage trailers, or sold. Xtra Lease says it has invested […]February 6, 2012BusinessEPA, CARB approve two new Cummins school bus ratingsCummins announced that it has received certification from the Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board for two new school bus ratings. These new ratings for the ISB6.7 are certified at 0.20g Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) per brake horsepower hour without the use of emissions credits. They include offerings of 220 hp (164 […]February 3, 2012TrucksFontaine Modification marks 1,000 accident-free daysJanuary 16th passed without incident at Fontaine Modification’s Charlotte, N.C., headquarters — and that was cause for celebration. It was the facility’s 1,000th day without a lost time accident, and a significant achievement for the 58 employees who work here. Fontaine Modification is a provider of truck modification services for OEMs, dealers and fleets throughout […]February 2, 2012BusinessNavistar submits MaxxForce 13 for certificationNavistar has submitted its MaxxForce 13 diesel engine to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for compliance testing, the company told attendees at a stock analyst meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Last week, the California Air Resources Board notified Navistar that the company’s emissions credits for the MaxxForce 13 will expire Feb. 29. Most diesel engine […]February 1, 2012TrucksBendix issues statement on potential AT-6 brake valve defectBendix has issued the following statement regarding reports detailing a potential defect in its AT-6 brake valve: “Safety and customer satisfaction are a top priority at Bendix. When concerns arise, we do everything possible to provide accurate information and to ensure the fastest and least disruptive resolution possible. Bendix has identified a potential defect in […]February 1, 2012Previous PagePage 115 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.
