Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessGM to sell CNG pickup next yearGM Will Sell Commercial CNG Bi-Fuel Pickup in 2012 General Motors will sell a compressed natural gas bi-fuel commercial pickup truck early in the fourth quarter of 2012. “Customers want a choice when it comes to fuel because it helps them manage their business costs,” says Brian Small, general manager, GM Fleet and Commercial Operations. […]October 3, 2011TrucksBendix safety systems featured on “Extreme Truckers”Reinforcing its deep commitment to commercial vehicle and highway safety, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC will discuss the company’s support of advanced safety technologies and safe driving practices on the Sept. 29 broadcast of “The Extreme Truckers Show,” which will focus on the topic of safety. As a guest on the show, Fred Andersky, Bendix […]September 29, 2011BusinessPresident George W. Bush named keynote speaker at Work Truck ShowNTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry, will welcome President George W. Bush as the keynote speaker at The Work Truck Show 2012. President Bush will speak at the President’s Breakfast & NTEA Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 7. The Breakfast event runs from 7:30AM–9:15AM. The Work Truck Show 2012 will be held at […]September 29, 2011BusinessMack donates Pinnacle tractor to Back on the Road campaignThanks to Mack Trucks and Arrow Truck Sales, one deserving driver will leave the 2012 Mid-America Trucking Show behind the wheel of a Mack Pinnacle model highway tractor. Now in its fifth year, Arrow’s Back On The Road campaign, presented by Mack, is an initiative designed to benefit a deserving truck driver in need of […]September 29, 2011BusinessRoad test: Caterpillar’s CT660 vocational truckOn Sept. 9, Caterpillar’s internal verification process was completed, and the company gave the green light to begin CT660 vocational truck production for the North American market. George Taylor, director of Caterpillar’s Global On-Highway Truck Group, says that at a high-level view, the CT660 is Cat’s most intensely researched product launch ever, with a lot […]September 28, 2011BusinessInefficient operation hurts fleet productivity, profits, WheelTime president saysInefficiencies across the board are severely hampering commercial vehicle fleets across the country, according to Mike Delaney, president and chief executive officer of WheelTime, a national network of repair shops for commercial vehicle repair and maintenance. Luckily, he says, emerging technology can radically change this current set of operating conditions – but only if OEMs, […]September 24, 2011BusinessConsistency key for TMC SuperTech champDespite failing to win a single competition category, Jeffrey Schlecht, a technician with Omaha Trucks, scored high enough across the board to become The Technology and Maintenance Council’s second back-to-back SuperTech Champion. Schlecht, who is based at Omaha Truck’s facilty in Norfolk, Neb., competed against professional vehicle technicians from across the country this week in […]September 22, 2011BusinessVolvo touts I-Shift role in fuel economy boostSaying it already is delivering up to an 8 percent fuel efficiency improvement over U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2007 engines, Volvo Trucks on Wednesday, Sept. 21, announced a powertrain package for its VN series tractors aimed at reducing fuel consumption. The new XE13 – exceptional efficiency – powertrain package lowers engine rpm at a given […]September 21, 2011BusinessBendix launches remanufacturing divisionBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has introduced a new business unit solely focused on remanufacturing. Capitalizing on more than 35 years’ experience in remanufacturing compressors, air dryers, valves, and brake shoes, the new Bendix unit consolidates the company’s remanufacturing efforts and will expand the company’s aftermarket business in North America and worldwide. “Remanufacturing for Class 6, […]September 8, 2011BusinessMarangoni boosts U.S. productionOver the past 10 years, Marangoni Tread North America (MTNA) says it has built a loyal customer base in the United States and Canada among independent truck tire retreaders, significantly increasing unit sales, market share and market strength. As the product demand has continued to rise at compelling rates each year, MTNA is now more […]September 1, 2011Previous PagePage 122 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.
