Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessCummins targets regional, vocational and specialty carriers with new ISX12 engineCummins announced today its ISX12 Heavy-Duty engine with significant fuel economy improvements for regional haul, vocational and specialty applications. According to Cummins, the ISX12 leverages the strength and performance of its predecessor, the ISX11.9, to deliver fuel economy improvements of up to 5 percent in regional haul applications and by as much as 12 percent […]January 23, 2012BusinessAllison unveils new 1350 model transmissionAllison Transmission has a new transmission. The company says its new 1350 model will provide an option within the 1000 Series transmission models for towing capacity of up to 30,000 lbs. The 1350 will be offered within the Highway Series (HS), Rugged Duty Series (RDS) Emergency Vehicle Series (EVS), Pupil Transport/Shuttle Series (PTS), Motorhome Series […]January 23, 2012BusinessFleet Brake to acquire Page Brake Warehouse and assetsFleet Brake has announced that it has entered into a binding letter of intent (LOI) to acquire the assets of Page Brake Warehouse and its related entities. It is intended by the parties that the LOI will be superseded by a formal definitive agreement with closure expected prior to January 31, 2012. It is Fleet […]January 23, 2012BusinessBendix releases 2012 Brake Training School scheduleBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has announced the schedule for the 2012 Bendix Brake Training School, an all-inclusive program designed for both new and experienced technicians. The comprehensive Bendix Brake Training School curriculum – conducted by veteran, 100 percent ASE-certified Bendix Service, Warranty, and Training (SWAT) team experts – teaches maintenance professionals the description, operation, and […]January 23, 2012BusinessBetts Spring introduces lightweight, anti-spray fenderAnti-Spray Poly Guard, the latest spray suppression innovation from Betts Spring Company, is being introduced this week during HDAW ’12. Betts says SprayOff’s engineered design is light weight, strong and incorporates a unique channel design which controls road spray. Its use on commercial vehicles enhances fleet safety and reduces costs through weight reduction and diminished […]January 23, 2012TrucksCole Hersee announces new 12 volt LED lineCole Hersee, the Commercial Vehicle Products division of Littelfuse, announced that it has launched a new line of 12V LED vehicle pilot lights. The solid-state LED pilot lights last longer than incandescent bulbs, and may never need replacing. According to the company, LED lights run cooler, making them safer and less susceptible to heat buildup […]January 23, 2012BusinessHino nabs repeat accolades in J.D. Power customer surveyHino Trucks on Friday, Jan. 20, announced two new accolades from J.D. Power and Associates. Hino Trucks ranks highest in customer satisfaction with conventional medium-duty engines for the fourth year in a row, and also ranks highest among conventional medium-duty trucks for the second consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Medium […]January 20, 2012BusinessDetroit Diesel delivers 100,000th engine to Southern Refrigerated TransportDetroit Diesel Corp. delivered its 100,000th DD platform engine to Southern Refrigerated Transport, a subsidiary of Covenant Transportation Group. The engine – a Detroit DD15 in a Freightliner Cascadia – was presented Thursday, Jan. 19, at a special ceremony at Southern Refrigerated Transport’s headquarters in Texarkana, Ark. Longtime customer Covenant Transportation Group, which in addition […]January 20, 2012BusinessKenworth says new Bluetooth capability allows safe, headache free communicationAccording to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), statistics show that commercial drivers are three times more likely to have an accident or ‘safety-critical event’ if they’re reaching for a cell phone, and six times more likely if they’re dialing. As part of the effort to reduce distracted driving and enhance safety, hands-free calling is […]January 20, 2012BusinessTechnology investments make the cut for Thomas Built BusesThomas Built Buses’ purchase of two Mitsubishi 4000 watt laser cutters and a 20 foot tall stacker in late 2010 and early 2011 served as the catalyst for a dramatic change in the company’s fabrication process, company officials say. Since being added almost a year ago, the new machines have allowed the company to eliminate […]January 18, 2012Previous PagePage 117 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.
