Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessMack announces telematics upgrade for mDrive automated transmissionExpanding its commitment to enhancing Uptime Solutions for customers, Mack Trucks announced today that Mack GuardDog Connect, the proactive integrated telematics system, will monitor critical fault codes for Mack mDRIVE automated manual transmissions. Critical fault codes are those that signify a major issue which could result in a vehicle being out of operation. GuardDog Connect will begin monitoring […]March 16, 2015BusinessYokohama Tire’s North American vice president sums up state of commercial tire market todayThanks to a surging economy, the commercial tire market is on a roll. With a new commercial tire plant opening in Mississippi in October, Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) is poised to increase market share. Rick Phillips, vice president of sales, explains current market developments and how they will affect the industry. Question: The commercial tire […]March 16, 2015BusinessBendix publishes maintenance guidelines for stability and collision mitigation systemsThe commercial vehicle industry is adopting full-stability and collision mitigation technologies in ever-increasing numbers as it strives to enhance driver and highway safety. Full stability may soon be a mandated technology, as the final rule on the systems for Class 7 and Class 8 tractors is expected from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) […]March 16, 2015BusinessWABCO showcases advanced safety systems at Indian truck raceWABCO Holdings Inc. will demonstrate its advanced safety technologies at Tata Motors’ T1 PRIMA Truck Racing Championship 2015 as the official Braking Technology Partner. Tata Motors will host a second season of India’s premier truck racing event on March 15, 2015 at the Buddh International Formula 1 Circuit in Greater Noida. Six racing teams will compete […]March 16, 2015BusinessThe Internet of Things, explainedWhen we think of the Internet of Things in trucking today, we tend to focus on the rapidly evolving world of vehicle telematics and prognostication. But, in all likelihood, the reality of this trend will extend much deeper into our lives.March 13, 2015BusinessRyder opens new California maintenance facilityRyder System announced the grand opening of a new maintenance facility in California. The facility, located in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., is positioned inside one of the Gateway Cities of southeast Los Angeles County and provides commercial natural gas and diesel vehicle maintenance for Ryder full service lease and rental customers, mobile maintenance, and a 20-minute […]March 12, 2015BusinessCool Rides at the 2015 NTEA Work Truck ShowFrom compact to heavy duty, THe NTEA Work Truck Show has something for every fleet. Check out the coolest and most interesting rigs CCJ editor Jack Roberts found while walking the show floor. [imagebrowser id=164]March 9, 2015Test DrivesTest drive: Freightliner smartly leaned on its highway tractors to develop severe-duty lineupWhat do you do if you’re a truck maker and your over-the-road market share numbers are in the stratosphere? If you’re Freightliner, you turn your attention to the vocational truck market.March 9, 2015BusinessInternational announces electronic upgrades for medium-duty DuraStar, WorkStarInternational Trucks announced that it is taking its onboard computing capabilities to the next level in its vocational truck line.March 4, 2015BusinessFreightliner names Indianapolis inaugural ‘Hardest Working City’Freightliner Trucks named the Work Truck Show’s host city, Indianapolis, Ind., as its first “Hardest Working City” honoree March 4, with the announcement coming at the show itself.March 4, 2015Previous PagePage 12 of 151Next PageTop StoriesBusinessFedEx founder Fred Smith passes awayFred Smith built Federal Express from a small fleet of planes in 1973 into the largest express transportation company in the world.RegulationsGallon-based user fee provides sustainable infrastructure fundingAlternative powerCalifornia doubles down on emissions regulations, starts work on next generation rulesAlternative powerYard tractors take lead in battery electric market shareMaintenanceElectronic brake systems offer safety boost, ease of maintenance
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